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HG53 BZF

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,199 mi
Last recorded130,199 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 BZF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 130,199 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 129,346 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 126,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 123,857 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 122,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tpm light on

Fail 10 Dec 2021 122,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

tpm light on

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 120,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front headlight levelling device cable tied to lower wishbone

small cut in o/s/f lower wishbone

Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,059 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 116,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 106,492 miles

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

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

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

Rear both brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,924 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,883 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 80,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,681 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 70,681 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,483 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

Fail 27 Oct 2014 69,483 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,490 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 63,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,752 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,540 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,381 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 55,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,342 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 50,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,722 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 35,535 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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HG53 BZF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG53 BZF, 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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HG53 BZF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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