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KR52 WNU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

82,754 mi
Last recorded82,754 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 WNU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 82,754 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 81,260 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 81,202 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 80,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,438 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 78,294 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 76,252 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,005 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,082 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,828 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 59,130 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,475 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,164 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 46,679 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,420 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 43,417 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 40,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,422 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,739 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,997 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,963 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,532 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 23,574 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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KR52 WNU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 KR52 WNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR52 WNU registered?

KR52 WNU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is KR52 WNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 WNU shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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