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M3 HAE

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,056 mi
Last recorded160,056 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HAE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 160,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust clamp getting rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2017 160,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust clamp getting rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2016 151,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front level adjuster seized and broken

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

rear exhaust clamps corroded and cracked but exhaust still secure

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 137,424 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 137,421 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 125,521 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 125,521 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 115,282 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 105,658 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,665 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 95,468 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,126 miles

both front tyres showing signs of irregular wear

several minor chips to windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2007 42,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,380 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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M3 HAE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M3 HAE, 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 M3 HAE registered?

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

Is M3 HAE safe to buy?

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