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HD03 BXW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,735 mi
Last recorded83,735 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 BXW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,735 miles

hand brake travel near limit

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,754 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,676 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,012 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,034 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,509 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 55,504 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,106 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 54,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,138 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,654 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,938 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water ingress both side repeater lamps.

water ingress nearside spot lamp.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,382 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 28,232 miles

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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HD03 BXW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HD03 BXW, 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.

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What year was HD03 BXW registered?

HD03 BXW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is HD03 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD03 BXW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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