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FA52 WKG

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,223 mi
Last recorded107,223 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WKG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 107,223 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 104,709 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,178 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,324 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,997 miles

Outstanding recall found. There's an outstanding manufacturer's safety recall on BMW M3 H4VVU. The vehicle has been recalled since at least 27 June 2019. Contact a BMW dealership to arrange for repairs.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,225 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Outstanding recall found. As of 20 June 2018 there's an outstanding manufacturer's safety recall on BMW M3 H4VVU.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,253 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,466 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,572 miles

Exhaust rear section clamps deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 91,572 miles

Exhaust rear section clamps deteriorated

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 85,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 80,817 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,928 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 68,906 miles

ESP Suspension sensor link arm broken o/s/f ;ower wishbone

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,565 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,008 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,154 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 WKG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FA52 WKG, 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 WKG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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