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MW52 XON

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,263 mi
Last recorded133,263 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 XON
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 133,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 127,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 127,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 119,563 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,263 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight wear both front & rear brake disc

Pass 10 Sep 2009 100,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 88,036 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 88,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 72,294 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 49,569 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 49,584 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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

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

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

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

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 XON is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XON, 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 MW52 XON registered?

MW52 XON is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is MW52 XON safe to buy?

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