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CF52 GHB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,996 mi
Last recorded118,996 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 GHB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 118,996 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 114,773 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 112,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 105,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,707 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of mot test

Pass 23 May 2016 94,762 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,227 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,144 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel light on

washers light on

Fail 30 Oct 2013 86,922 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel light on

washers light on

Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,256 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,029 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 70,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,093 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,327 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,815 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,834 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 27,834 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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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CF52 GHB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CF52 GHB, 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 CF52 GHB registered?

CF52 GHB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is CF52 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF52 GHB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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