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EN53 HVZ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,711 mi
Last recorded67,711 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HVZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 67,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 64,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 63,294 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 63,238 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 62,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 59,970 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,185 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 54,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,936 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 52,565 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,470 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 48,065 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 45,815 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 43,438 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 43,436 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 41,101 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 38,395 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 36,255 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,093 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 31,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,287 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,747 miles

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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EN53 HVZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EN53 HVZ, 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 EN53 HVZ registered?

EN53 HVZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is EN53 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 HVZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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