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RA52 VBM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,500 mi
Last recorded93,500 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 VBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,500 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 93,500 miles

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 91,701 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 91,701 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 89,623 miles

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

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

n/s/r light damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2013 85,268 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 85,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2012 76,790 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 73,040 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 68,127 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges

headlamp/vehicle height sensor broken - o/s front

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,424 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 63,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1 of 4, rear silencer clamp brakets broken

A/C belt excessively cracked

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear shocker top mounts splitting

nail in offside rear tyre

poly-v belt excessively cracked

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,357 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 51,850 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 45,822 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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RA52 VBM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RA52 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

RA52 VBM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is RA52 VBM safe to buy?

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