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HUI 53

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,508 mi
Last recorded87,508 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 53
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 87,508 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 87,206 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 87,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 86,690 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 85,382 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 85,382 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 84,670 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 84,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 84,082 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 84,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken from wishbone (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack/perish

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,505 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,073 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2016 81,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,055 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on 3mm

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,001 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 69,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on edges (tread not cut as deep on edges)

damp around offside front brake caliper (not leaking but advise to be checked asap)

offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,128 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,106 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,213 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,861 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2007 26,861 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,214 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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HUI 53 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey 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 HUI 53, 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 HUI 53 registered?

HUI 53 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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