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GL53 HHC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

84,446 mi
Last recorded84,446 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HHC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 84,446 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,315 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 84,269 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 84,164 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 84,091 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 83,964 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 83,654 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 83,133 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 82,538 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 81,403 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,155 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,588 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,379 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,829 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,691 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,459 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 10,363 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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GL53 HHC 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 95.5%.

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 GL53 HHC, 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 GL53 HHC registered?

GL53 HHC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is GL53 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 HHC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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