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CP53 HPF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,808 mi
Last recorded132,808 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 HPF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 132,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 123,918 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 123,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 112,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,428 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 96,636 miles

Oil leak

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 28 May 2012 96,636 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 18 May 2011 84,657 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 84,652 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,782 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 82,774 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,903 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 63,151 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)

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,180 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 38,068 miles

Offside 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)

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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CP53 HPF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP53 HPF, 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 CP53 HPF registered?

CP53 HPF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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