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MF03 HBD

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 HBD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 99,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,496 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 93,902 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,287 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 91,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 90,380 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,680 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 87,111 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 87,096 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 84,682 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 84,680 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,393 miles

exhaust mid to rear box ,joining clamps broken

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 81,393 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust mid to rear box ,joining clamps broken

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,615 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,230 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on iner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2012 72,230 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,112 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,563 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 51,367 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel filler cap seal perished

Fail 20 Mar 2010 51,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,075 miles

both front tyres feathered on outer edges

Fail 14 Jan 2009 44,075 miles

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

both front tyres feathered on outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,176 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,857 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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MF03 HBD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF03 HBD, 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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MF03 HBD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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