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DE52 UEV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,207 mi
Last recorded75,207 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 UEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,207 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 63,359 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 62,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,909 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 50,708 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,708 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,166 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,813 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 39,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 28,575 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DE52 UEV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE52 UEV, 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 DE52 UEV registered?

DE52 UEV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is DE52 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 UEV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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