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DF52 CVK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,442 mi
Last recorded66,442 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 CVK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 66,442 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 65,719 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,027 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,897 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 62,631 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,557 miles

Underneath corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,773 miles

Brake Pipe Starting Getting Corroded

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front Wishbone Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,152 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 89,159 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 87,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 81,014 miles

o/s steering arm

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,750 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 79,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,159 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 73,159 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,360 miles

brake pad warning lamp on.....

front & rear brake discs corroding.....

traction control lamp on....

Fail 25 Jan 2010 69,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

bonnet not opening after test, advise investigation....

brake pad warning lamp on.....

front & rear brake discs corroding.....

traction control lamp on....

wet test.....

Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,270 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 69,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,099 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,310 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,751 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 38,749 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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DF52 CVK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 DF52 CVK, 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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DF52 CVK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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