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ST53 HGG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,732 mi
Last recorded61,732 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 HGG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 61,661 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,602 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 57,368 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,220 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,809 miles

1/ slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,305 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,910 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,713 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 48,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,830 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,226 miles

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage but not through to cords

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,902 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,119 miles

Nearside 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)

both front tyres have fairly deep cuts in sidewalls but cords not exposed

rear exhaust clamp split

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,582 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,838 miles

rear tyres are wearing on edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 10,146 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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ST53 HGG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ST53 HGG, 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 ST53 HGG registered?

ST53 HGG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is ST53 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 HGG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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