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EF52 UJR

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,578 mi
Last recorded130,578 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 UJR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 130,578 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 126,383 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 126,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 122,736 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 114,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 110,376 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 107,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 106,437 miles

both front tyres woron on inner / outer edges

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Fail 25 Aug 2011 106,437 miles

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres woron on inner / outer edges

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2010 103,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 99,851 miles

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

n/s spot light broken

Pass 29 Jul 2008 88,398 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 88,397 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 82,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,559 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,288 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 UJR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF52 UJR, 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 UJR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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