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NY52 VEV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,009 mi
Last recorded132,009 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 VEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 132,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 132,008 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 131,787 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted ()

TPMS & Traction control light on due to vehicle being modified for motorsport

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on due to racing seats fitted and has full seat belt harness fitted. modified for motor sport

covers fitted to outersills

Fail 15 Mar 2017 131,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted ()

TPMS & Traction control light on due to vehicle being modified for motorsport

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on due to racing seats fitted and has full seat belt harness fitted. modified for motor sport

covers fitted to outersills

engine light on. engine has missfire

Pass 12 Apr 2016 131,754 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 131,485 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 131,484 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 124,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box joint corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 124,055 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 124,043 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 120,289 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 113,327 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 113,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 102,990 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 102,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

off side front tyre worn on innere edge

Fail 23 Jan 2008 86,579 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

off side front tyre worn on innere edge

Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,203 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,496 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 36,496 miles

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

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 VEV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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