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BT52 VZF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,703 mi
Last recorded115,703 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 115,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 115,702 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 112,533 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 112,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 111,461 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 109,500 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2022 109,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

crack in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2020 106,081 miles

Both front brake hoses are cracking and perishing

Rear shock top bushes have movement

Fail 7 Sep 2020 106,054 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses are cracking and perishing

Ns rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Rear shock top bushes have movement

Pass 10 Sep 2019 100,560 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 100,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2014 98,709 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,559 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 5 Nov 2013 93,504 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,383 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,194 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,443 miles

warning lights illuminated on dash

Fail 29 Jun 2010 58,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

warning lights illuminated on dash

Pass 28 May 2009 51,817 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 51,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bellyboard time

Fail 30 May 2008 45,922 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bellyboard time

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,456 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,215 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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BT52 VZF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT52 VZF, 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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BT52 VZF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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