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HJ52 JZC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,769 mi
Last recorded68,769 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 68,769 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 67,341 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 65,717 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 64,127 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 64,127 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,863 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 62,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 61,056 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 59,348 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 59,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 58,610 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 58,610 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear brakes noisy during brake test

Pass 22 May 2018 57,645 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,306 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside , inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,573 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,886 miles

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

handbrake lever high.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,891 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,285 miles

front tyres wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,839 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,131 miles

warning lamps on dash possible traction control/steering angle

Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,124 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 14,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,193 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,076 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 8,897 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 JZC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ52 JZC, 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

How do I check the history of HJ52 JZC?

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What year was HJ52 JZC registered?

HJ52 JZC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is HJ52 JZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ52 JZC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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