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HK03 YYM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,721 mi
Last recorded69,721 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 YYM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 69,721 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,042 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 23 Aug 2021 69,042 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 69,042 miles

Rear rear subframe has subframe corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2020 69,042 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear subframe has subframe corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,092 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 69,007 miles
Pass 3 May 2015 60,663 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 59,275 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 59,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 53,633 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 46,400 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 46,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,277 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 32,206 miles

nsr tyre has slight cut on wall

Pass 29 May 2006 24,954 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 24,954 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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HK03 YYM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HK03 YYM, 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 HK03 YYM registered?

HK03 YYM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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