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EF52 ZXK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,072 mi
Last recorded47,072 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 ZXK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 47,072 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 22 Apr 2025 46,800 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

covers fitted

suspension bushes soft

Fail 12 Sep 2017 46,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust clamps corroded

suspension bushes soft

Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,889 miles

exhaust clamps at rear corroded and cracked but exhaust not leaking

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f level sensor broken

Fail 27 Apr 2016 45,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust clamps at rear corroded and cracked but exhaust not leaking

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f level sensor broken

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,802 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust flanges heavly corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,714 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamps cracked.both front tyres feathering.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,929 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust flanges splitting.offside front level switch broken.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,029 miles

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

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

rear exhaust flanges cracked.gearbox lamp flashes.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,204 miles

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

rear exhaust flanges heavly corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,403 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 41,403 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front level switch broken

Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,993 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front level switch arm broken.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,267 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,196 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 28,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,009 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 ZXK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZXK, 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 EF52 ZXK registered?

EF52 ZXK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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