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NA03 HLX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

120,282 mi
Last recorded120,282 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 HLX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 120,282 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 120,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 119,126 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 117,202 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 116,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 115,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 113,769 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 112,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake has some travel advise clean and adjust

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,052 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 109,024 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 107,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 99,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 92,124 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 92,124 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,485 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,085 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 65,070 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,854 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 57,655 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 57,655 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,071 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,339 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 39,295 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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NA03 HLX 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 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 NA03 HLX, 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 NA03 HLX registered?

NA03 HLX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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