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LA03 HZY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,022 mi
Last recorded128,022 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 HZY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 128,022 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 127,663 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 127,662 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 126,665 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 120,780 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top mounts. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both top inner ball joints play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear car has corrosion to rear of vehicle around subframe mounts.

Rear exhaust clamps broken.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 110,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 109,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 106,902 miles

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2016 105,519 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,912 miles

front discs wearing

Fail 25 Jun 2015 101,912 miles

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

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

front discs wearing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 95,961 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 93,897 miles

both front to back brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 May 2012 91,340 miles

both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Fail 11 May 2012 91,283 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 16 May 2011 76,879 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,535 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 60,535 miles

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

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 29 Jun 2009 40,823 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,267 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 39,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,167 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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LA03 HZY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LA03 HZY, 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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LA03 HZY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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