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FM52 WVK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,969 mi
Last recorded76,969 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 WVK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 76,969 miles

cracks to fuel cap rubber seal

Fail 19 Jun 2021 76,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cracks to fuel cap rubber seal

Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,470 miles

cracks to fuel cap rubber seal

Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,440 miles

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

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

cracks to fuel cap rubber seal

nearside rear fog lamp loose

Fail 26 Feb 2018 76,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracks to fuel cap rubber seal

nearside rear fog lamp loose

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 75,729 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 74,821 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,394 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,524 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,394 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,172 miles

n/s/r fog lamp not working

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,309 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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FM52 WVK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FM52 WVK, 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 FM52 WVK registered?

FM52 WVK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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