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M3 HEB

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,566 mi
Last recorded81,566 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 81,566 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 80,017 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 77,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 77,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 73,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 73,496 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 69,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level switch broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 60,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 56,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material further inspection recommended (1.1.11 (c))

n/s parking brake reading low brake check recommended

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 12 Jul 2018 55,908 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s parking brake reading low brake check recommended

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,789 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 50,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,623 miles

advanced front brake imbalance

advanced wear to rear trailing arm bushes

brake warning light on

t.p.m light on

Fail 7 Jun 2016 46,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

t.p.m. light on e.m.l. on brake warning light on

under shield fitter restricting view of some items

Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,745 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2014 34,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2014 34,852 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,400 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,754 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,467 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 16,303 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside rear tyres have outer sidewall damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 21 Feb 2009 14,675 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 12,718 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,403 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 HEB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HEB, 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 HEB registered?

M3 HEB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is M3 HEB safe to buy?

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