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PJ52 OVF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,162 mi
Last recorded119,162 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 OVF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2023 119,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle noisy <backlash>

small airline crack on body section by subframe mounting

Pass 12 Feb 2022 116,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 116,266 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 108,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 106,260 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,730 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,327 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 90,194 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2013 87,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,959 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 86,959 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,039 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 79,008 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,356 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 63,157 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,880 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 39,273 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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PJ52 OVF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PJ52 OVF, 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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PJ52 OVF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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