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HT52 PXP

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,967 mi
Last recorded89,967 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 PXP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 89,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 85,091 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 85,091 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front suspension level link broken

Pass 16 May 2012 79,933 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 79,928 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,606 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

offside front tyre cut on outside sidewall but not through to cords

Fail 30 Mar 2011 74,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

offside front tyre cut on outside sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,556 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 69,555 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 29 Apr 2009 61,761 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 61,753 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 61,740 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 55,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 41,776 miles

offside front inner brake pad wearing near limit

Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,191 miles

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

o/s front and o/s rear tyres have side wall damage.cords not exsposed.

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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HT52 PXP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HT52 PXP, 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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HT52 PXP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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