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BT52 VZO

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,399 mi
Last recorded75,399 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VZO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 75,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 74,094 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,165 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 71,962 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,151 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 70,445 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 68,375 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 66,341 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 64,348 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 62,654 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 61,220 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 60,072 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,087 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 57,750 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,844 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 48,937 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 VZO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZO, 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 BT52 VZO registered?

BT52 VZO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is BT52 VZO safe to buy?

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