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A2 HTK

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,133 mi
Last recorded158,133 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 HTK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 158,133 miles

Aftermarket suspension fitted to vehicle at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered in grease limiting view (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracked/perished

Multiple areas of underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential makes a knocking noise when initially rotated

Rear lower support bars corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates fault.vehicle pre 1 jan 2012

undertrays fitted and slightly damaged

Fail 22 May 2018 158,131 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Aftermarket suspension fitted to vehicle at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered in grease limiting view (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracked/perished

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Multiple areas of underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside rear wheel stiff to rotate by hand

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential makes a knocking noise when initially rotated

Rear lower support bars corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates fault.vehicle pre 1 jan 2012

undertrays fitted and slightly damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2017 157,462 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside/offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2017 157,462 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside/offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside/offside (1.1.C.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside/offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 142,949 miles

coverings prevent full inspection

rear coil springs non standard but locating properly

Fail 6 Nov 2015 142,949 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coverings prevent full inspection

rear coil springs non standard but locating properly

Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,130 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear wheels different sized tires to front and strecth fitment

Fail 6 Nov 2014 117,130 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear wheels different sized tires to front and strecth fitment

Pass 9 Nov 2013 93,824 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,329 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,331 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

brake disc pitted slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2010 70,324 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,738 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 59,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,696 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 22 Oct 2008 58,696 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 47,880 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,880 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,326 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 37,326 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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A2 HTK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 A2 HTK, 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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What year was A2 HTK registered?

A2 HTK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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