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HV03 ONR

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,351 mi
Last recorded122,351 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 ONR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 122,351 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 121,581 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 121,396 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 109,668 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 109,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 101,275 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 95,610 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 92,728 miles

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 17 May 2010 91,213 miles

can not check outer door seals trims fitted

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

play started in o/s/f bottom ball joint

split on n/s/f inner tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 85,790 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 12 May 2008 76,053 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres wearing low inner and outer edges.

damage nearside front spot lamp lens.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 59,792 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 59,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2006 48,994 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 48,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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HV03 ONR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV03 ONR, 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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HV03 ONR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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