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SP53 HSE

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,355 mi
Last recorded76,355 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 HSE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,355 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,163 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,134 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light illuminated

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,043 miles

Oil leak

front , rear brack dickss worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,172 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2010 100,016 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 81,629 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 81,629 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S REAR TYRE ON IT'S LIMIT, FRONT DISCS ARE LIPPED & ALIGNMENT IS NEEDED. Thanx.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,847 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 59,847 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,240 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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SP53 HSE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SP53 HSE, 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 SP53 HSE registered?

SP53 HSE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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