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HJ52 XOA

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 XOA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 97,676 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 97,290 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 96,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,317 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 95,683 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 95,290 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 94,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 3/4mm 225/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,038 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 88,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 85,718 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside, corrosion where pipes fixed to chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 85,718 miles

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside, corrosion where pipes fixed to chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,114 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,252 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 80,252 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,305 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,305 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,515 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f & o/s/f slight tyre seperation

Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,000 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 48,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,390 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,636 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 36,093 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 26,458 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,244 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 XOA 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 82.1%.

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 XOA, 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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What year was HJ52 XOA registered?

HJ52 XOA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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