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CX52 WDP

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,978 mi
Last recorded101,978 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 WDP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 101,978 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 100,319 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 97,878 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 96,996 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,777 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 95,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,643 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 92,767 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 88,813 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 88,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,031 miles

rear exhaust flanges snapped and corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,924 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front both wiper blades slightly smearing

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 78,924 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective ride height sensor bracket broken (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front both wiper blades slightly smearing

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 73,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,072 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,325 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 65,055 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 65,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,935 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cracked & perished.

rear indicators lights pale.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 58,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre tread cracked & perished.

rear indicators lights pale.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,837 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

washer bottle warning light on

Fail 15 Dec 2010 53,835 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light on

washer bottle warning light on

Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,172 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,030 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,765 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CX52 WDP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CX52 WDP, 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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CX52 WDP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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