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M3 HCY

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HCY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,727 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,582 miles

Advise offside and nearside rack ends

Fail 23 Apr 2016 94,582 miles

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

Advise offside and nearside rack ends

Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,061 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,602 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,110 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,191 miles

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 11 Apr 2006 30,479 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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 HCY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 M3 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

M3 HCY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is M3 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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