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PX52 JHH

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,505 mi
Last recorded115,505 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 JHH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 115,505 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 115,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2019 115,414 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 110,695 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 106,827 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,942 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 93,366 miles

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,154 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,943 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 82,937 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,538 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,946 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,616 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 57,615 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,524 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 45,187 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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PX52 JHH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PX52 JHH, 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 PX52 JHH registered?

PX52 JHH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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