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HL03 GVT

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

94,933 mi
Last recorded94,933 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 GVT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 94,933 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 94,214 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 93,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 93,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,485 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,346 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear flexible brake hose insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2021 91,341 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of n/s front to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak due to n/s binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only ratchet slipping (1.1.6 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear flexible brake hose insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,297 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 86,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,663 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 81,580 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 76,917 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,003 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 70,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,559 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 65,551 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,677 miles

low brake pad warnning light on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,318 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 47,832 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nsr tyre low on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2011 43,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,262 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,939 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,666 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,495 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 90,422 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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HL03 GVT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 HL03 GVT, 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 HL03 GVT registered?

HL03 GVT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is HL03 GVT safe to buy?

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