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M3 HPV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,265 mi
Last recorded76,265 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 76,265 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 76,053 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 75,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 75,774 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 75,719 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,496 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,057 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 74,827 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 74,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,254 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 74,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,779 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,155 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,546 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,035 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,174 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,427 miles

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2009 62,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,627 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,829 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,217 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 HPV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HPV, 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 HPV registered?

M3 HPV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is M3 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HPV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 HPV have outstanding finance?

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