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M3 HVN

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,646 mi
Last recorded130,646 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 130,646 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 126,877 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 125,130 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 120,726 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 115,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 107,828 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,755 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses secured with crommets but poor fit in retainer

Offside Rear Flexi brake hose partially adrift

Rear Both rear tyres getting low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stone chip in screen

Fail 22 Feb 2020 100,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front flexi brake hoses secured with crommets but poor fit in retainer

Front Headlamp level arm and lever detached (front)

Offside Rear Flexi brake hose partially adrift

Rear Both rear tyres getting low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stone chip in screen

Fail 1 Feb 2020 100,518 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp level motor arm broken on lower suspension arm

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake has low effort

Pass 9 Feb 2019 98,959 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear wheel has grease around hub area

parking brake has only just met requirements

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills

Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,694 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front headlamp levelling device slightly insecure

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,306 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,580 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 78,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,157 miles

near side rear tyre on 4mm max.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 73,077 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,709 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 60,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,812 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,876 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 53,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,580 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,965 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 40,965 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,171 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 HVN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

M3 HVN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is M3 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 HVN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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