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HV53 GJE

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,123 mi
Last recorded131,123 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 GJE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 131,123 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear flexes show signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 129,684 miles

Central heatshield missing on centre tunnel

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 129,667 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central heatshield missing on centre tunnel

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 127,242 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 127,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 126,401 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 126,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 124,766 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 122,616 miles

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 12 Sep 2015 119,178 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,017 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 99,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,874 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,581 miles

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)

small cut nearside rear tyre wall

some pitting to rear discs

unable to see fully under due to covers fitted under car

Pass 14 Dec 2010 86,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

ali tyres have cuts in sidewalls

both front tyres 0mm inner edges -ok for mot

both rear tyres low

h/lamp levelling link broken

n/s h/lamp aim just in spec

noted minor play n/s/f seat assy

o/s/r suspension lower arm minor da mage

Pass 3 Dec 2009 81,106 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 74,331 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 66,441 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,007 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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HV53 GJE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HV53 GJE, 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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HV53 GJE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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