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EF52 SXL

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,026 mi
Last recorded138,026 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 SXL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 138,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 137,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 136,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 133,655 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 131,798 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 126,028 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 123,740 miles

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

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

hand brake binding on n/s/r

o/s/f headlamp height adjuster broken and siezed

Fail 12 Feb 2013 123,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

hand brake binding on n/s/r

o/s/f headlamp height adjuster broken and siezed

Pass 9 Mar 2012 115,697 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 115,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 102,378 miles

Airbag light on,

Front tyres feathered on inner edge.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 88,041 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 85,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 85,482 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 76,215 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 61,344 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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EF52 SXL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF52 SXL, 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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EF52 SXL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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