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BD52 WVL

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,736 mi
Last recorded47,736 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2006
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WVL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2006 47,736 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 35,363 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 35,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WVL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD52 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

BD52 WVL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is BD52 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 WVL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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