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FH52 UAL

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,409 mi
Last recorded110,409 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 UAL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 110,409 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 110,194 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,616 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 103,780 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 103,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,394 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamps corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,122 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Dec 2010 63,858 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,944 miles

Near Side Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,552 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,122 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,766 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,344 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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FH52 UAL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FH52 UAL, 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 FH52 UAL registered?

FH52 UAL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is FH52 UAL safe to buy?

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