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BL52 AEC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,525 mi
Last recorded99,525 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 AEC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 99,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,370 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 99,331 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 99,331 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,946 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,701 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,761 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,877 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 80,096 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 90,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

load reaction valve linkage broken

Pass 4 Aug 2008 82,995 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,528 miles

Air conditioning belt perished

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,765 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 64,719 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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BL52 AEC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BL52 AEC, 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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What year was BL52 AEC registered?

BL52 AEC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is BL52 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 AEC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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