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HAZ 74

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,836 mi
Last recorded43,836 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 74
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 43,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 43,505 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 42,066 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 40,066 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 39,434 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,050 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroding both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroding

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Pass 26 Oct 2019 38,459 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays fitted

wet test

Pass 2 Jun 2018 38,191 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,022 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 38,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wipers split

Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,825 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 37,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 37,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet test carried out

Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,320 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,464 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,057 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,633 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 27,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 22,293 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,695 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 18,698 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 16,134 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 15,753 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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HAZ 74 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HAZ 74, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAZ 74 registered?

HAZ 74 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is HAZ 74 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAZ 74 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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