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EJ52 OFZ

2003 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,693 mi
Last recorded56,693 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 OFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 56,693 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,248 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 53,271 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 52,194 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 52,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working side indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 51,696 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 50,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,928 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,592 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 35,942 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,426 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,626 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 25,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,604 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 19,416 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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EJ52 OFZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ52 OFZ, 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 EJ52 OFZ registered?

EJ52 OFZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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