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HJ03 BCE

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,525 mi
Last recorded73,525 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 BCE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 73,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 73,395 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 72,543 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 72,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 71,931 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 71,599 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 70,803 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 70,121 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 68,674 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 65,975 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2015 62,174 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 60,393 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 60,393 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,737 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 56,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2012 52,273 miles

advise amber brake warning light on dash

advise stability light on

Pass 3 Sep 2011 48,640 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,069 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,224 miles

Handbrake needs slight adjustment

Fail 25 Aug 2009 34,224 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Handbrake needs slight adjustment

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,945 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,699 miles

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

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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HJ03 BCE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ03 BCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ03 BCE registered?

HJ03 BCE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is HJ03 BCE safe to buy?

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