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BD52 FAN

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,071 mi
Last recorded119,071 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 FAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 119,071 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 118,996 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 118,941 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 118,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 118,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 118,253 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 118,211 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 117,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 117,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2016 114,123 miles
Fail 8 May 2016 114,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 113,977 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 112,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 111,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 101,935 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2012 101,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 107,023 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 105,864 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 105,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 95,415 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 95,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 83,586 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 67,271 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 51,801 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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BD52 FAN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD52 FAN, 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 BD52 FAN registered?

BD52 FAN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is BD52 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 FAN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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