CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT52 SRV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,790 mi
Last recorded51,790 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 SRV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 51,790 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 49,451 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 49,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 49,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 48,394 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 47,665 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 42,622 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 42,605 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,955 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,158 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,485 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 40,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre split on sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,971 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,011 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 38,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,232 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,427 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,746 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,305 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT52 SRV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BT52 SRV, 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

How do I check the history of BT52 SRV?

You can check the full history of BT52 SRV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT52 SRV registered?

BT52 SRV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 January 2003.

Is BT52 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 SRV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT52 SRV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT52 SRV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.