MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,470 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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%
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 ()
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 ()
slight play o/s steering rack
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
Rear silencer clamps rusty & starting to deteriorate
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
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
inspection of outer sills and metal brake pipes restricted by fitment of plastic covers
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
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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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