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HS03 FLM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,421 mi
Last recorded89,421 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 FLM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,421 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 86,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 85,964 miles

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 31 Mar 2021 85,466 miles

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,122 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,769 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,286 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,650 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,921 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 81,920 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,795 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 80,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,380 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,835 miles

all four tyres on legal limit

Fail 29 Jan 2011 738,005 miles

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

all four tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,481 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres just above legal limit 3mm

Fail 12 Jan 2010 63,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres just above legal limit 3mm

Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,395 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 55,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,689 miles

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

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)

some corrosion in rear brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,061 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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HS03 FLM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HS03 FLM, 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 HS03 FLM registered?

HS03 FLM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 2003.

Is HS03 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 FLM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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