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HW53 EFH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,546 mi
Last recorded78,546 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 EFH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,487 miles

clamps on rear exaust broke

Fail 6 Jul 2012 68,443 miles

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

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

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

clamps on rear exaust broke

Fail 20 Jul 2011 65,559 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,559 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 53,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,110 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 43,638 miles

dampness around rear differential

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f brake pad warning wire disconnected

o/s/f shock absorber boot split

rear brake discs slightly lipped

stonechips in windscreen

surface corrosion on catalytic converter heatshields

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,415 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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HW53 EFH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW53 EFH, 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 HW53 EFH registered?

HW53 EFH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is HW53 EFH safe to buy?

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