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HF03 DZB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,565 mi
Last recorded104,565 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 DZB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 104,565 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 102,774 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 100,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,004 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 99,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 99,425 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 99,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 89,310 miles

Offside Rear Off Side Hand Brake not as effective as Near Side.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 83,770 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 83,770 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across central 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across central 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 78,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 78,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda too high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow at rear silencer joints (welded) (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 65,567 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,797 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 64,797 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jun 2015 64,563 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,853 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 56,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,570 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 48,562 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,307 miles

under body covered in plastic trims/

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,762 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 32,429 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 32,428 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 27,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HF03 DZB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DZB, 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 HF03 DZB registered?

HF03 DZB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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