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M3 HPB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,767 mi
Last recorded79,767 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HPB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 79,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 79,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 79,067 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 77,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 73,655 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,650 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 73,041 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 72,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,722 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 72,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,090 miles

Bad oil leak from rear diff

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edge and would recommend an alignment check

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,327 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,935 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,955 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,322 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 59,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,802 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 51,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,727 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,944 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,418 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 21 May 2007 15,789 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 15,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 HPB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HPB, 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 HPB registered?

M3 HPB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is M3 HPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HPB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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