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PY03 HRX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,738 mi
Last recorded143,738 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 HRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 143,738 miles

fluctuation front brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2022 141,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s park brake effort lower than n/s

Pass 16 Nov 2020 140,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 138,981 miles

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

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

gear oil leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2018 136,584 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source intensity slightly reduced

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not able to be checked due to being stuck under seat

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 136,584 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source intensity slightly reduced

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not able to be checked due to being stuck under seat

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 126,223 miles

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

eml light on

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rach end slight play

rear dif leaking

Fail 23 Feb 2016 126,223 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

eml light on

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rach end slight play

rear dif leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2015 117,861 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 114,306 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 111,198 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 108,682 miles

Exhaust middle to rear flange deteriorating.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 108,681 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust middle to rear flange deteriorating.

Front and rear brake discs lipped.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 106,422 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 106,422 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,229 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 94,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,497 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 55,507 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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PY03 HRX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PY03 HRX, 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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PY03 HRX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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