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PN53 HGE

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,304 mi
Last recorded61,304 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 HGE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 61,304 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 60,465 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 59,249 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,658 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 57,660 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 57,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 57,231 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 55,345 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,858 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,345 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,839 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,772 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,085 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,721 miles

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 8 Sep 2009 28,291 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,360 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 26,231 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,530 miles

both no plates

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,386 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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PN53 HGE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PN53 HGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 HGE registered?

PN53 HGE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PN53 HGE safe to buy?

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