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RE52 YHF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,822 mi
Last recorded160,822 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 YHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 160,822 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 160,817 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated both (3.5.1j)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 149,556 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 137,073 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 11 Oct 2013 124,307 miles

tail pipe rear joint slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 109,398 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 109,397 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,717 miles

plastic undertray prevents full inspection of underside.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 76,576 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 76,508 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,548 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,704 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,430 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 19,429 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,957 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 10,016 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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RE52 YHF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RE52 YHF, 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 RE52 YHF registered?

RE52 YHF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is RE52 YHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 YHF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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