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HK52 YLG

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

90,123 mi
Last recorded90,123 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 YLG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 90,123 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,251 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 88,250 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,800 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 86,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,377 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,484 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 78,484 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,083 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,929 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 7 Jan 2014 62,470 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 60,887 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,507 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 9 Dec 2010 45,746 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,073 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)

front tyres getting low on out side edges

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 14,408 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 12,721 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 9,682 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES DOWN TO WEAR INDICATORS

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 YLG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 HK52 YLG, 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 HK52 YLG registered?

HK52 YLG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is HK52 YLG safe to buy?

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