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HV53 OUG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,747 mi
Last recorded85,747 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 OUG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,747 miles

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

nearside front link rod has slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2012 79,738 miles

front to rear brakepipe slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 79,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front to rear brakepipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,848 miles

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

both rear vaxle bushes slight play

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 17 Nov 2010 65,848 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear vaxle bushes slight play

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 31 Oct 2009 58,188 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 58,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,189 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 39,080 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,647 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,191 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 31,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OUG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HV53 OUG, 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 HV53 OUG registered?

HV53 OUG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is HV53 OUG safe to buy?

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