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HU52 GHS

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,080 mi
Last recorded118,080 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU52 GHS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edge step treads detected (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight crack on inner sidewall detected (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel cap rubber seal getting perished

Pass 18 Jul 2018 114,476 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 112,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 107,608 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine and diff ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear differential has slight seapage from seal

Fail 11 Nov 2015 102,358 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear differential has slight seapage from seal

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,251 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 100,251 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 98,120 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 98,120 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 92,177 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 92,177 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 85,823 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 81,967 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,443 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,922 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 40,523 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,518 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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HU52 GHS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HU52 GHS, 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 HU52 GHS registered?

HU52 GHS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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