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HF03 CPU

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,898 mi
Last recorded83,898 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 CPU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 83,898 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 83,013 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,572 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 81,148 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 81,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor wire severed (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear = 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,092 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear = 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 76,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,717 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,809 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 64,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,516 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MGT TORN SLIGHTLY

Fail 12 Nov 2010 57,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MGT TORN SLIGHTLY

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,894 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,894 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,814 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 44,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,741 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 32,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

damage to n/s/f & o/s/f tyre sidewalls

rear diff oil leak, seal

Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to n/s/f & o/s/f tyre sidewalls

rear diff oil leak, seal

Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,345 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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HF03 CPU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HF03 CPU, 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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HF03 CPU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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