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MA03 HOL

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,614 mi
Last recorded71,614 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 HOL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 71,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 71,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff leaking

rear exhaust clamps in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2023 71,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 70,730 miles

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

rear diff damp

rear exhaust clamps in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2021 70,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,465 miles

rear exhaust clamp broke but not leaking

Fail 27 Jul 2019 69,459 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broke but not leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2018 67,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 6 Apr 2017 65,900 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,074 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,247 miles

All brake discs worn

Both rear flexible brake hose clips missing

Fail 17 Mar 2014 53,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

All brake discs worn

Both rear flexible brake hose clips missing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,955 miles

tpms warning lamp is on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,812 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,433 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,746 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 34,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,201 miles

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

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 24 Mar 2009 16,479 miles

tyres showing signs of wear.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 16,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,770 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 12,796 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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MA03 HOL 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 82.6%.

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 MA03 HOL, 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 MA03 HOL registered?

MA03 HOL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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