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MF53 HNX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,222 mi
Last recorded135,222 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 HNX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 135,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and marked with white chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and marked with white chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 135,222 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and marked with white chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and marked with white chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 134,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe prior to trailing arm flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on ns of car next to ns trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material prior to trailing arm flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 133,726 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 133,138 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 133,138 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 129,244 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 126,421 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 110,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 101,740 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box to pipes clamp corroded & broken but not blowing

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 101,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box to pipes clamp corroded & broken but not blowing

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,980 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 92,980 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,643 miles

both front tyre treads slight wear on edges

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,386 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,689 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 62,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,513 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,897 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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MF53 HNX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MF53 HNX, 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 MF53 HNX registered?

MF53 HNX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MF53 HNX safe to buy?

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