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X1 HRL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,855 mi
Last recorded58,855 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 HRL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 58,855 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,227 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, floor section of brake pipe, corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight + front discs slight worn / scored (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/ crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer joining flanges to central section, corroded/ fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 57,521 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside + offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/ crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in floor section in securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 57,059 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corrodedin clip mounting on nearside floor section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 57,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level device detached (4.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corrodedin clip mounting on nearside floor section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 55,845 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,704 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,216 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,121 miles

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

Offside Front headlight adjuster sensor insecure on wishbone

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 54,121 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front headlight adjuster sensor insecure on wishbone

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,805 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,710 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,866 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,632 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2009 46,824 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,970 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,180 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 37,180 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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X1 HRL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X1 HRL, 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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X1 HRL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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