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VK53 HMX

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,470 mi
Last recorded87,470 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 HMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 87,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 86,697 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 86,576 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 86,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,332 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 86,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 85,900 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

park brake 18%

Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,009 miles

Front headlamp level sensor linkage broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jan 2017 83,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front headlamp level sensor linkage broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,635 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2015 78,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254019 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,824 miles

Rear silencer clamps rusty & starting to deteriorate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 66,932 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge advise wheel alignment check

rear exhaust clamps in very poor condition

windcreen has 2 cracks very high up on screen and not in swept area

Fail 3 Jan 2014 66,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge advise wheel alignment check

rear exhaust clamps in very poor condition

windcreen has 2 cracks very high up on screen and not in swept area

Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,312 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low advise brake check

rear exhaust clamps in very poor condition

Fail 31 Dec 2012 62,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low advise brake check

rear exhaust clamps in very poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,213 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2011 57,213 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,067 miles

inspection of outer sills and metal brake pipes restricted by fitment of plastic covers

Pass 31 Oct 2009 49,225 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 42,367 miles

both front brake disc disc worn

car gas been scraped underside offside

engine oil leak

lower under trays fitted

nearside front tyre has been repaired rim protector

steering rack slight damp poss engine oil

stone chip zone a below 10mm

Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,678 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,275 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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VK53 HMX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VK53 HMX, 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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VK53 HMX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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