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HJ03 DHG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,817 mi
Last recorded65,817 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 65,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 64,507 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 64,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 64,098 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 64,083 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to vehicle having lsd and risk off bursting the rear tyres during decelerometer test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,162 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 63,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative automatic leveling device (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 61,874 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,042 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 1 Dec 2020 60,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers are split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap sealing O-ring has deteriorated. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak.

Pass 30 May 2019 58,868 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 58,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 57,881 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 56,504 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2016 55,161 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2015 53,278 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 50,013 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,321 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,114 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusty

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number palte slight faded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 19,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,100 miles

wear front disc

Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,972 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 DHG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DHG, 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 HJ03 DHG registered?

HJ03 DHG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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