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A4 HHP

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,455 mi
Last recorded118,455 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 HHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 118,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 117,726 miles

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

Rear slight oil leak at diff

Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,590 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 116,185 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 115,542 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,806 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 112,394 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 108,872 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 108,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 103,737 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,360 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,683 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 88,529 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 79,250 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 73,538 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,903 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,772 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,284 miles

rear exhaust joint clamps broken

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,391 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,106 miles

front tyres getting worn on edges.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 49,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front tyres getting worn on edges.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,236 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 40,231 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 36,302 miles

Engine management light on look at A.S.A.P !

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Screen wash level light on [Does it need servicing soon !

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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A4 HHP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A4 HHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 HHP registered?

A4 HHP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is A4 HHP safe to buy?

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