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HF53 OWW

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,820 mi
Last recorded73,820 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 OWW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 73,775 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 65,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,481 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,119 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,678 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX & DIFFERENTAIL

Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,267 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear diff oil seals leaking

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,944 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 15,077 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,057 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,290 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 6,288 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 5,866 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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HF53 OWW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HF53 OWW, 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 HF53 OWW registered?

HF53 OWW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HF53 OWW safe to buy?

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