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HX53 CKO

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,005 mi
Last recorded83,005 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 CKO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 83,005 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 81,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 81,405 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 80,786 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 80,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 78,152 miles

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

N/S/F pad wear indicator removed from pads

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 78,152 miles

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

N/S/F pad wear indicator removed from pads

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 76,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Level sensor linkage broken

Oil leak from differential

Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,252 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 73,597 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,183 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,399 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,845 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 64,845 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,938 miles

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,516 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,506 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 36,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres inner tread slightly feathered

Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,981 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

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 CKO 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 HX53 CKO, 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 HX53 CKO registered?

HX53 CKO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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