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HJ52 UGU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,689 mi
Last recorded96,689 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 UGU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 96,689 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,908 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,757 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 86,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 79,749 miles

engine covers and undertrays are fitted to the vehicle restricting the view of some testable items

Pass 15 May 2015 76,836 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 71,684 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 71,684 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 66,819 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 66,819 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 60,757 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 54,666 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 48,277 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 41,842 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,701 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,741 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,043 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 UGU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 UGU, 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

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What year was HJ52 UGU registered?

HJ52 UGU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ52 UGU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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