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FA52 UBH

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,568 mi
Last recorded109,568 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UBH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 109,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 109,527 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 108,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 105,445 miles

N/S/F WING MIRROR LOOSE PARTIALLY

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 6 Jan 2017 103,177 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake disks lipped

both rear brake disks lipped

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,842 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER BALL-JOINT

TOP STRUT BRACE INSECURE

Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 93,089 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,756 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 87,756 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes are corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,835 miles

Centre exhaust flange nuts and bolts are badly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer clamps are badly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 80,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre exhaust flange nuts and bolts are badly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer clamps are badly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 71,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2012 71,471 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamps excess corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,435 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,855 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 57,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,216 miles

Wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2009 50,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre to rear exhaust clamp cracked.

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,510 miles

Both offside tyre's wearing on edge's

Fail 14 Jan 2008 43,510 miles

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

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

Both offside tyre's wearing on edge's

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,526 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 36,526 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 28,347 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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FA52 UBH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FA52 UBH, 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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FA52 UBH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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