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R14 HYP

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

146,757 mi
Last recorded146,757 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 HYP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 146,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 140,705 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 135,321 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 135,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 131,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 130,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,284 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 122,221 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 116,544 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 116,544 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,822 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 104,694 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,839 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

tyre run flat light on

Fail 3 Oct 2017 90,482 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

tyre run flat light on

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,322 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,140 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,651 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,236 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,569 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES FEATHERING EDGES SLIGHTLY REAR TYRES APPROX 3MM==

ENG COVERS==

EXH REAR FLANGE CLAMPS/1 MISSING 1 CRACKED STILL SECURE NOT BLOWING==

EXH TOUCHING CENTRE FLOOR PLATES==

OIL LEAK ALSO DIFF OIL LEAK

VERY SLIGHT RUN OUT ON FROMT BRAKES

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,354 miles

exhaust rear silencer clamps in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2010 43,460 miles

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 10 Jul 2009 41,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 37,977 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,997 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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R14 HYP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 R14 HYP, 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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R14 HYP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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