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RA52 OKH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,938 mi
Last recorded105,938 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 OKH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 105,938 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,206 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 104,924 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,618 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,493 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 104,461 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise on full lock. cv joint ?

oil leak on diff / prop

Pass 26 Sep 2018 103,969 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise when releasing clutch

Pass 17 Mar 2018 99,891 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,504 miles

offside park brake requires more effort at the lever to match the brake force of the nearside park brake, investigation recommended.

routing of front brake hoses leaves them vulnerable to damage, rectification recommended.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,804 miles

front and rear brake hoses poorly mounted/routed

offside rear brake noisy

Fail 25 Feb 2016 87,804 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

front and rear brake hoses poorly mounted/routed

offside rear brake noisy

Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,986 miles

tighter fitting front brake hose grommits required to properly secure the front hoses to the strut brackets

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,334 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,741 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,484 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,440 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,854 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,539 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,068 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,601 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 54,601 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 3 Feb 2007 52,304 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 20 Apr 2006 36,900 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 36,721 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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RA52 OKH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RA52 OKH, 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 RA52 OKH registered?

RA52 OKH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is RA52 OKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 OKH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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