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HN03 NPV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,725 mi
Last recorded33,725 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 NPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 33,725 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 33,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp levelling mechanism broken / missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater not working NS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp fractured but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2024 33,224 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 31,779 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 30,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 27,370 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 26,682 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,941 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,615 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 24,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 23,799 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,240 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,392 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,789 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 14,028 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 14,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 8,132 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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HN03 NPV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HN03 NPV, 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 HN03 NPV registered?

HN03 NPV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is HN03 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN03 NPV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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