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HK53 BKA

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,319 mi
Last recorded111,319 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BKA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 111,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,347 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,379 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,446 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 97,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 93,367 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 93,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2015 89,194 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 81,457 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 76,700 miles

nearside front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,612 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 68,446 miles

Damage on nearside rear tyre outer side wall.

Metal part of power steering pipes corroied

Rear exhaust clamps cracked and in poor condition and part missing.(exhaust not loose or leaking at this time) ATTENTION RECOMMENDED NOW.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,334 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes in very poor condition

rear exhaust clamp broken

slight leak from power steering pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,748 miles

Both front tyre worn low on edges.

Cut in offside front tyre on outer edge of tread.

Damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall rubbing strip.

Play within offside off steering rack.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,576 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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HK53 BKA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HK53 BKA, 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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HK53 BKA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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