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HJ52 JXX

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,226 mi
Last recorded101,226 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 JXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,189 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 91,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear centre & n/s/r storks not availible at time of test (5.2.5a)

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

sill covers & engine covers fitted not allowing a full test

Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,300 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 89,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,138 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2015 85,138 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working full beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,041 miles

both front tyres perished 225/40/19

both rear tyres perished 255/35/19

Fail 22 Oct 2014 80,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

both front tyres perished 225/40/19

both rear tyres perished 255/35/19

Pass 3 Sep 2007 66,656 miles

O/S/F STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,928 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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HJ52 JXX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ52 JXX, 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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HJ52 JXX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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