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HV03 SYR

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 SYR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 98,161 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort lower than n s r

Pass 6 Jan 2025 96,614 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 94,738 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 93,074 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,564 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 90,779 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 90,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 88,861 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 88,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,832 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 86,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,127 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 79,127 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 74,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,485 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 68,485 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,656 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 55,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,782 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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,286 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 50,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,163 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 45,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2010 40,213 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,915 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 33,569 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,573 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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HV03 SYR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV03 SYR registered?

HV03 SYR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is HV03 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 SYR shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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