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HG03 BGZ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,186 mi
Last recorded86,186 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 BGZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,186 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 74,913 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges 2254019

rear diff oil leak

slight play in osf steering arm

Fail 9 Apr 2016 74,913 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges 2254019

rear diff oil leak

slight play in osf steering arm

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust clamp broken but still secure.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 65,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust clamp broken but still secure.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 62,397 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 62,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device not hitting headlamp

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inside edge

various small chips across windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,111 miles

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

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

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

both front whees slightly bend

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn and nail in the tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,781 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,766 miles

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

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

front discs showing signs of wear

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

slight play in steering

tyre inflation light on

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,419 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,321 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,245 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,813 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 BGZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black 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 HG03 BGZ, 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 BGZ registered?

HG03 BGZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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