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HF03 YPJ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,433 mi
Last recorded133,433 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 133,433 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 131,644 miles

Heavy imbalance to parking brakes and noisy in operation.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm balljoint grease covers perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm balljoint grease covers perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber upper outer sleeves collapsed.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 131,642 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal perished and very likely to break off cap. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Heavy imbalance to parking brakes and noisy in operation.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm balljoint grease covers perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm balljoint grease covers perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber upper outer sleeves collapsed.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 127,483 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch lining broken/ been rubbing

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Dec 2021 122,451 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,817 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 119,817 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 116,630 miles

side skirts fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2020 116,630 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

side skirts fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2019 113,618 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2019 113,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 108,476 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 108,476 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 100,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear tyres rubbing on arches

engine covers and undertrays obscuring testable items

rear silencer clamp cracked but still secure

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,433 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,258 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,258 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,951 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,690 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,037 miles

brake fluid close to min

front brake pads worn thin

offside front tyre nail

Pass 5 May 2006 45,336 miles

Offside Rear 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 YPJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey 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 YPJ, 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 HF03 YPJ registered?

HF03 YPJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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