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HG53 BZV

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,838 mi
Last recorded98,838 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 98,838 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Park brake lever seems to have minimal reserve travel, may need adjusting

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounts slightly worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 98,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,659 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,675 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 88,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 85,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 85,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,877 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jan 2018 82,877 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,621 miles

Slight wear on both rear tyres inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2017 80,578 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Slight wear on both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,542 miles

Front suspension potentiometer mounting bracket fractured

Tyre pressure warning displayed

Fail 25 Jan 2016 77,542 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front suspension potentiometer mounting bracket fractured

Tyre pressure warning displayed

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,678 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 73,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,931 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)

nearside rear tyre cut to side wall

offside front ride hight sensor linkage/bracket broken

Fail 14 Jan 2014 69,824 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

nearside rear tyre cut to side wall

offside front ride hight sensor linkage/bracket broken

Fail 28 Jan 2013 66,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside & nearside front tyres worn on outer edges. offside front suspension height sensor link bracket broken.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,113 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn on outer edges. offside front suspension height sensor link bracket broken.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,939 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 61,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,674 miles

Front track-control sensor bracket broken.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,907 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 51,907 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,937 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,346 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 40,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,847 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 BZV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 BZV, 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 BZV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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