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HK52 VFM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

140,622 mi
Last recorded140,622 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 VFM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 140,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Fail 31 May 2025 140,622 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 138,251 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jun 2024 138,251 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jan 2022 137,942 miles

Under Trays Fitted Front To Back

Pass 19 Nov 2020 133,365 miles

eml on

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 133,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative self adjuster damaged (4.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

eml on

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 123,988 miles

Both front tyre devoid of tread on inner edges, may soon expose cords, replacement advised

Fail 29 Apr 2019 123,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 116,792 miles

both rear tyres worn to minimum depth of tread

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,336 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front "D" shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap has slight cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2017 110,336 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front "D" shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel cap has slight cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2016 103,321 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 103,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort Hand (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To both rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 95,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,794 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,230 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,691 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,528 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 67,528 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,883 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 58,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,892 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 48,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,932 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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HK52 VFM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HK52 VFM, 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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HK52 VFM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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