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HX53 BKG

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,326 mi
Last recorded139,326 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 BKG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 139,326 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 139,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 133,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 133,808 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 126,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,920 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 102,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 94,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,731 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 71,848 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,688 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,351 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 322,294 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,669 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 21,945 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre outter side wall damage

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2009 20,786 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,386 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 15,633 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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HX53 BKG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HX53 BKG, 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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HX53 BKG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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