MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
crack in windscreen
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
Both front brake hoses are cracking and perishing
Rear shock top bushes have movement
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing inner edges
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
warning lights illuminated on dash
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bellyboard time
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
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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