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HG03 BEY

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,187 mi
Last recorded96,187 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 BEY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 96,187 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,549 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,075 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,934 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,508 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 93,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,029 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 87,190 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,981 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 82,979 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 75,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,211 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,994 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 68,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside front suspension height sensor linkage insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2009 68,615 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

offside front suspension height sensor linkage insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,204 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 52,157 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,950 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,871 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,758 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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HG03 BEY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HG03 BEY, 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 HG03 BEY registered?

HG03 BEY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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