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FK52 YOO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,873 mi
Last recorded115,873 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK52 YOO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 115,873 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe modified so that its function is affected pipe running wrong side of anti roll bar (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake discs corroded

body kits fitted and suspension set on high setting during test

modified suspension fitted air

Fail 13 Oct 2017 114,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake discs corroded

body kits fitted and suspension set on high setting during test

modified suspension fitted air

Pass 28 Sep 2016 112,648 miles

Modified suspension fitted to vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2016 112,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Modified suspension fitted to vehicle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 112,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 May 2016 112,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 111,368 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,728 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,753 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,883 miles

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,407 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 54,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,830 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 39,830 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,734 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and two nails in tread

Pass 1 Feb 2006 16,263 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 16,263 miles

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

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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FK52 YOO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FK52 YOO, 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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FK52 YOO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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