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VN03 HZV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,680 mi
Last recorded124,680 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 HZV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 124,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 122,702 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 119,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 119,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 117,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 111,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,869 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 76,203 miles

petrol cap seal starting to perish

Fail 25 May 2011 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 25 May 2011 72,639 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)

Fail 20 May 2011 72,495 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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)

Pass 20 May 2010 66,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 63,603 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 63,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,392 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 23 May 2007 39,724 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 39,724 miles

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

Both wipers poor.

Pass 31 May 2006 23,252 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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VN03 HZV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VN03 HZV, 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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VN03 HZV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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