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CF03 HUU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,135 mi
Last recorded102,135 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 102,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential has oil leak but not excessive

Pass 10 Aug 2024 101,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 99,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 98,103 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 96,407 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 91,910 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 89,729 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,098 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 1 Aug 2017 88,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

presenter adviced

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,571 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 64,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 81,511 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,794 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 68,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

all four tyres side wall damage

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,950 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,761 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,695 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,708 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,683 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 26,854 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing low on outer edges

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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CF03 HUU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 CF03 HUU, 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 CF03 HUU registered?

CF03 HUU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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