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DN52 XZM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,988 mi
Last recorded69,988 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 XZM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 69,988 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2025 63,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 61,369 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 60,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 60,042 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on floor pan away from any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 60,042 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on floor pan away from any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,814 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,466 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,852 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 52,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and broken

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and broken

Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,665 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 47,665 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,486 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,179 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,165 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,320 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,312 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 29,312 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,246 miles

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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DN52 XZM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DN52 XZM, 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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DN52 XZM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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