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M4 HCL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,347 mi
Last recorded78,347 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 HCL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 78,347 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 77,215 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 76,038 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,594 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,024 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 72,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades leave lines (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides adjusted up (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2017 71,901 miles

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,484 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,368 miles

rear silencer clamps badly corroded and broken

Pass 14 Nov 2012 71,132 miles

washer bottle guard in o/s/f inner wing missing

washer bottle insecure in o/s/f inner wing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 71,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer bottle guard in o/s/f inner wing missing

washer bottle insecure in o/s/f inner wing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,627 miles

rear silencer clamps corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,799 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 67,367 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 67,360 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 64,406 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 64,402 miles

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

2 chips in centre of front screen but below limits at time of test

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front fog lamp lens cracked but secure at time of test

Pass 4 May 2007 39,095 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,508 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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M4 HCL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M4 HCL, 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 M4 HCL registered?

M4 HCL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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