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HJ03 AHX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,642 mi
Last recorded116,642 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 AHX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 116,642 miles

N/S/F tyre stepped on edges.

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

O/S/F tyre stepped on edges.

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

Rear exhaust clamp cracked but not leaking gases.

Pass 23 May 2014 104,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 May 2014 104,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 May 2013 91,092 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

wipers smearing screen

Pass 16 May 2012 78,834 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,853 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Brake fluid level low.

Engine oil level low on dipstick.

Front brake padswearing thin,moreso on inner pads.

Rear brake pads wearing thin,moreso on inner pads.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,598 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre -- punctured

o/s/f tyre kerbing edge damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,965 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,918 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,970 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 45,898 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,036 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 39,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,046 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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HJ03 AHX 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 HJ03 AHX, 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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HJ03 AHX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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