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HS03 NWT

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

179,845 mi
Last recorded179,845 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 179,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 178,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering knock internal inside rack

Pass 19 Jan 2021 170,697 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 150,651 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.03mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.87 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 149,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn but not resulting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn but not resulting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 142,575 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 140,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 127,303 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,046 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,192 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,851 miles

225/40/19 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

255/35/19 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 9 Jul 2012 64,851 miles

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

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

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

225/40/19 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

255/35/19 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,035 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,400 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 46,678 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 42,389 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges and the o/s front is cut on the outer side wall.

Pass 16 May 2007 38,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 33,148 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 NWT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HS03 NWT, 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 NWT registered?

HS03 NWT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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