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HN53 RXB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,934 mi
Last recorded126,934 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 RXB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 126,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 126,928 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 122,119 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,984 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 115,847 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber ring severely cracked and perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 111,796 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,381 miles

front brake hoses perished

rear exhaust clamps in a poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,366 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake hoses perished

rear exhaust clamps in a poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2019 102,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake lever travel is high

rear exhaust joint clamps inj a poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,225 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,340 miles

rear exhaust clamps split and corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes one runs off to the offside (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust clamps split and corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,634 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST JOINTS IN A POOR CONDITION

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,003 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,144 miles

Near side front to rear brake pipe rusty.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,135 miles

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

Near side front to rear brake pipe rusty.

Off side front tyre wearing low.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,138 miles

Near side front to rear brake pipe starting to rust.

Rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,995 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,905 miles

rear tyres very low on tread

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,227 miles

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Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,478 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 6,826 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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HN53 RXB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HN53 RXB, 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 HN53 RXB registered?

HN53 RXB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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