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HY51 DAR

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,265 mi
Last recorded58,265 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 DAR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 58,265 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 57,980 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 57,972 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,905 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

• Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear [5.3.3 (b) (i)]

Fail 10 Feb 2020 57,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

• Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear [5.3.3 (b) (i)]

Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,724 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 57,724 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,370 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 54,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear lower hub rose joint slight play

Offside Front level sensor bracket snapped

Pass 7 May 2014 43,400 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 43,392 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 40,402 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 40,393 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2011

brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2010
Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,220 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,381 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,597 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 31,550 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyre tread patterns worn low/smooth on outer edges

Pass 10 Jun 2006 28,273 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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HY51 DAR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY51 DAR, 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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HY51 DAR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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