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R7 HGC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,543 mi
Last recorded109,543 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 HGC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 109,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,203 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 107,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 105,307 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 103,430 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 99,367 miles

Fuel Cap Seal beginning to crack - EVAP

Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,295 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,529 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 80,943 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive diff carrier mounting area/boot floor has minor surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 80,943 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal pipe running over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal pipe running over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive diff carrier mounting area/boot floor has minor surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,796 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,071 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,016 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 47,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,419 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 44,419 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 38,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,329 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 30,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,763 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,518 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,885 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,194 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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R7 HGC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R7 HGC, 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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R7 HGC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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