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M3 HTV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,450 mi
Last recorded114,450 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 114,450 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 113,623 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges, just ok at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2024 113,160 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Feb 2024 113,160 miles

Horn not working came on when tapped (7.7 (a))

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2022 112,831 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,254 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,650 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,845 miles

both front outer, and front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn to edges

Fail 14 Nov 2016 107,841 miles

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

both front outer, and front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn to edges

Pass 9 Jan 2016 106,558 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 97,372 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 97,367 miles

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

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,342 miles

n/s/f brake pad warning wire chafed.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,902 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 73,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 71,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,477 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,748 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 57,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,141 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR COVER DAMAGED AND GLASS MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW

NOT ALL L.E.DS WORKING IN OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres wearing outer edges

cuts in outer walls near side front and rear tyres

Fail 1 Sep 2006 31,999 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 HTV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

M3 HTV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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