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HX03 DJE

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,604 mi
Last recorded102,604 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DJE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 102,604 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 102,604 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 101,018 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 99,909 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 98,537 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 98,537 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 97,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,821 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 95,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust clamps in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2019 94,817 miles

Rear exhaust clamps poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2018 94,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 94,283 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 92,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprrox 5000 miles remain (3.5.1g)

Front wipers smear slightly

Offside front tyre sidewall slight damaged but tyre ok

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,129 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 89,809 miles

Front wiper blades not very effective

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,809 miles

Front wiper blades not very effective

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,539 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edges

Fail 25 Feb 2013 88,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,529 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 84,607 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 81,964 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 80,627 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,371 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 77,570 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 74,954 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 74,956 miles

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

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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HX03 DJE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HX03 DJE, 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 HX03 DJE registered?

HX03 DJE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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