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HK53 SVU

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,400 mi
Last recorded90,400 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 SVU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 90,400 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 89,693 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 89,373 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,306 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,549 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 88,182 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,849 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,211 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,613 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,416 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,730 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,397 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 SVU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SVU, 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

How do I check the history of HK53 SVU?

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What year was HK53 SVU registered?

HK53 SVU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is HK53 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 SVU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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