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M5 HYH

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

158,543 mi
Last recorded158,543 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 HYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 158,543 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 158,543 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 157,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 153,212 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 146,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 140,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 132,833 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,592 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 124,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 121,633 miles

Signs of a leak from both rear outer c.v gaiters

Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,575 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 114,575 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,550 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,951 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,345 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Airbag warning light on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 85,345 miles

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

Airbag warning light on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,320 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,516 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,745 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 41,744 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2008 29,867 miles

Slight difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes.

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

The O/S/F tyre is right on the limit on the outside edge.

The front brake discs are slightly starting to wear.

Fail 2 May 2008 29,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R seat-belt not tested due to buckle being underneath seat.

Slight difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes.

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

The O/S/F tyre is right on the limit on the outside edge.

The front brake discs are slightly starting to wear.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 26,800 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,482 miles

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

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

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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M5 HYH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 M5 HYH, 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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M5 HYH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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