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BF53 HFZ

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,886 mi
Last recorded67,886 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 67,886 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 63,092 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,092 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 58,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 58,465 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 30,264 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,254 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006

brake warning light on unable to find any fault requires further investigation

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre worn on edges devoid of tread and damage to outer wall

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges and damage to outer walls

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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BF53 HFZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF53 HFZ, 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 BF53 HFZ registered?

BF53 HFZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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