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HY03 PXV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,085 mi
Last recorded123,085 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 PXV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 123,085 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 122,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,127 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light is on

engine oil leak

n/s/f fog light is borken

Pass 19 Oct 2013 99,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 98,568 miles

two front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2011 93,235 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 93,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,050 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 88,033 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 77,366 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 66,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 56,703 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 42,586 miles

cuts to sidewall of rear tyres

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2006 41,479 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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HY03 PXV 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 86.7%.

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 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 HY03 PXV, 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 HY03 PXV registered?

HY03 PXV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is HY03 PXV safe to buy?

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