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M3 HOU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,411 mi
Last recorded127,411 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HOU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 127,411 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 126,935 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear and n/s front ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 126,895 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Dec 2020 125,943 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Dec 2020 125,943 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 123,626 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,482 miles

front seats have been modified

Fail 7 Mar 2018 121,482 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front seats have been modified

Pass 17 May 2017 117,617 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 115,096 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 115,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 111,292 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 111,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside 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 7 May 2013 104,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 98,630 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,052 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 95,038 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 77,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 74,175 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 72,095 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 HOU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HOU, 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 HOU registered?

M3 HOU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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