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PN52 FFP

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,075 mi
Last recorded146,075 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 FFP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 146,075 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 145,203 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 143,791 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 142,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 139,656 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2021 136,122 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2021 136,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 133,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 25 May 2018 130,186 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint track rod (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 May 2018 130,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint track rod (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 126,100 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 126,100 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 107,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 107,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,829 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

SLIGHT OIL LEAK REAR DIFF

Fail 9 Apr 2014 96,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

EML LAMP ON

SLIGHT OIL LEAK REAR DIFF

Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,109 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)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 92,109 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 May 2012 87,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 87,849 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 82,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,806 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 77,806 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,640 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,645 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PN52 FFP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN52 FFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN52 FFP registered?

PN52 FFP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is PN52 FFP safe to buy?

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