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HX53 CUW

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,000 mi
Last recorded127,000 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 127,000 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 126,960 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 121,150 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 113,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 109,336 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 109,321 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure inner lock nut (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure inner lock nut (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

after market racing bucket seat with no adjustment fitted

heavily modified suspension

rear seats removed

Pass 24 Aug 2016 107,651 miles

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 24 Aug 2016 107,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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 2 Sep 2015 102,134 miles

Both rear tyres have chunks missing in parts of tread

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 102,090 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,428 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 91,428 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,073 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,127 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,866 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,016 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,720 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,061 miles

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

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 31 Jul 2007 48,733 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 48,730 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 CUW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HX53 CUW, 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 CUW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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