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HY53 WRA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,304 mi
Last recorded60,304 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 WRA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,304 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tail light has a few LEDs not working

Fail 18 Aug 2018 60,276 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,751 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 58,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,338 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 56,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,162 miles

N/S/R Trailing arm bush perrishing.

N/S/R metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R Trailing arm bush perrishing.

O/S/R metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,193 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,720 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,545 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,545 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 47,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,418 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 44,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,115 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 40,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,067 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,447 miles

front wipers not 100% clearing

Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight bind l/h/f brake, 6% front inbalance

Fail 10 Aug 2006 26,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight bind l/h/f brake, 6% front inbalance

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 WRA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HY53 WRA, 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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HY53 WRA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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