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BT52 XVZ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,791 mi
Last recorded74,791 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,791 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,962 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,721 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 62,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,860 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 54,860 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,008 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,626 miles

nail in nearside front tyre advise

Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,590 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 36,590 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front and rear tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,382 miles

rear number plate in poor condition advise replacement

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 XVZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

BT52 XVZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is BT52 XVZ safe to buy?

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