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HG03 BXY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,380 mi
Last recorded80,380 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 BXY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 80,380 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Input shaft seal on diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 80,276 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight slightly dim

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff completely saturated in oil. front seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 77,903 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 75,428 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 75,426 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,080 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,714 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 69,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe at n/s drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 64,442 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 64,441 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,287 miles

Front both front brake back plates slack

Fail 11 Jun 2018 60,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front brake back plates slack

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,536 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,580 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,639 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,971 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,278 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,311 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,778 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 38,993 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 38,956 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 36,202 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,846 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,039 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,267 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 BXY 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 76.9%.

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 BXY, 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 BXY registered?

HG03 BXY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is HG03 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 BXY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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