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HN03 KGA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,428 mi
Last recorded111,428 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 KGA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 111,428 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 110,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 110,432 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 108,592 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 108,572 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted INNER PAD LOOSE (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 107,032 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,808 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 101,541 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 101,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,422 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 97,422 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,656 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 93,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipes covered in coating

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,985 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 86,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both Front to Rear brake pipes corroded at tank area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake discs pitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre treads low

Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes pipes creased restricting proper inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 73,531 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 60,582 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,115 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,064 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,846 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 53,846 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,881 miles

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

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 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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HN03 KGA 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 69.2%.

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 HN03 KGA, 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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HN03 KGA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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