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HS51 MMO

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,933 mi
Last recorded74,933 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 MMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,933 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 71,721 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 71,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 68,602 miles

light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,534 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,793 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 66,565 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 66,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 64,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake hose ferrule corroded.

both rear tyres perished.

under covers fitted.

Fail 23 May 2018 64,058 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested Due to rear exhaust joint leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake hose ferrule corroded.

both rear tyres perished.

under covers fitted.

Pass 20 May 2017 62,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 20 May 2017 62,327 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 May 2016 60,882 miles

FRONT TYRES POOR

Fail 21 May 2016 60,882 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT TYRES POOR

Pass 24 Jan 2015 59,036 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 24 Jan 2015 59,036 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,157 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 57,157 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 55,705 miles

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,654 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and worn on edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,788 miles

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

bad oil leak at diff input flange

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

centre section rear join corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 39,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 29,366 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 22,155 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 11,477 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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HS51 MMO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HS51 MMO, 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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HS51 MMO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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