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NY52 FHO

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,445 mi
Last recorded97,445 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 FHO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 97,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 96,380 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 95,081 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both,slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,408 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,599 miles

underseal cracked by nearside rear subframe mounting unable to see metal

Fail 15 Mar 2017 92,591 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on

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

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

underseal cracked by nearside rear subframe mounting unable to see metal

underseal cracked by nearside rear subframe mounting unable to see metal

Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,699 miles

Nearside Rear 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 &nearside front tyres wearing on inner treds

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 91,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear 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 &nearside front tyres wearing on inner treds

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,947 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

all tyres wearing on the edges

engine light

Pass 16 May 2014 89,116 miles

all tyers wearing low on the edges

Fail 8 May 2014 89,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyers wearing low on the edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cuts both rear tyres outer sidewalls

movement offside steering arm

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2012 86,193 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cuts both rear tyres outer sidewalls

movement offside steering arm

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,015 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 82,015 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 76,079 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,079 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,034 miles

full under body tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,170 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,470 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 31,470 miles

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

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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NY52 FHO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NY52 FHO, 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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NY52 FHO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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