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HY53 UET

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,713 mi
Last recorded59,713 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 UET
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,713 miles

offside front tyre has slight damage to tread

Fail 4 Apr 2016 59,713 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre has slight damage to tread

Pass 13 Dec 2014 53,389 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2013 47,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,965 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 36,177 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 36,177 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,654 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 16,989 miles

belly pan fitted

nearside rear tyre tread area cut and wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,375 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,413 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2006 9,721 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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HY53 UET is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY53 UET, 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 HY53 UET registered?

HY53 UET is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is HY53 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 UET shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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