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HV53 TYK

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,540 mi
Last recorded115,540 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 115,540 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 107,984 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 107,984 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 99,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 88,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 81,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 79,623 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 79,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 79,323 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,953 miles

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 20 Mar 2017 68,100 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,145 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,895 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,966 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 Feb 2013 58,794 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,810 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 43,768 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,740 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,917 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,466 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 TYK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

HV53 TYK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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