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MW52 CBO

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,689 mi
Last recorded143,689 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 CBO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 143,689 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 135,549 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 135,547 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 133,261 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 133,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 129,915 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 126,868 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 124,562 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 111,929 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,292 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2011 78,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre has a cut to the tread but no cords or ply exposed

Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,491 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,190 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 22,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rear seatbelts webbing surface freying

child seat removed to repair n/s/r seatback

Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,382 miles

all rear seatbelts webbing surface freying

child seat removed to repair n/s/r seatback

Fail 13 Oct 2009 21,990 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 13,678 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 4,319 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 4,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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MW52 CBO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW52 CBO, 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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MW52 CBO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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