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PJ03 HKG

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,363 mi
Last recorded145,363 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 HKG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 145,363 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 125,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 108,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,655 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,032 miles

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

exhaust back box joint clamps are badly corroded

o/s/f inner tyre sidewall is slightly damaged

o/s/f jacking mount is missing

o/s/r exhaust back box rubber mount is deteriorated

rear brake pipes are covered in grease

rear suspension level sensor link is seized

Fail 4 Jan 2012 83,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust back box joint clamps are badly corroded

front suspension level sensor linkage is broken

o/s/f inner tyre sidewall is slightly damaged

o/s/f jacking mount is missing

o/s/r exhaust back box rubber mount is deteriorated

rear brake pipes are covered in grease

rear suspension level sensor link is seized

Pass 20 Dec 2010 72,287 miles

both rear exhaust box clamps cracked

nearside wiper blade slightly perished and small split

Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,751 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2009 56,351 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,931 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 37,511 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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PJ03 HKG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PJ03 HKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ03 HKG registered?

PJ03 HKG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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