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HT03 DPV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,016 mi
Last recorded152,016 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 152,016 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 149,062 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 145,789 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 143,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 139,067 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 135,864 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 124,788 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 112,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust clamp broken

tpms malfunction light on

Pass 18 May 2017 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 77,780 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 64,311 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 53,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre damaged on inner sidewall

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

OSF tyre has a deep cut

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,156 miles

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated (still secure)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,722 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,047 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 43,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 40,672 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,066 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)

rear outer exhaust flange fractured on centre pipe

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,964 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 24,964 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 21,919 miles

brakes tested with bowmonk meter.

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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HT03 DPV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HT03 DPV, 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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HT03 DPV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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