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M3 HLN

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,730 mi
Last recorded88,730 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 88,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 88,296 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,047 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 87,455 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 86,669 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 84,890 miles

Little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 23 May 2018 81,744 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

No Reserve Travel On Parking Brake Lever

Fail 23 May 2018 81,729 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

Nearside Front Position Lamp Flickers

No Reserve Travel On Parking Brake Lever

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 78,278 miles

t/p/m light on

Fail 9 May 2017 78,278 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

t/p/m light on

Pass 31 May 2016 75,285 miles

Nearside front shock absorber bump stop detached

Fail 24 May 2016 75,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front shock absorber bump stop detached

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,434 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 59,772 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 57,798 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jun 2008 52,220 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,784 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 46,783 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,086 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 HLN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 HLN registered?

M3 HLN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is M3 HLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HLN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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