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RK52 PDV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,636 mi
Last recorded49,636 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 PDV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,636 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,230 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 48,142 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,058 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 46,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2013 45,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 45,090 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,062 miles

slight play to offside inner track rod end

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,152 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,806 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

movement in steering rack off side

off side rear tyre has a nail in it 255 40 18 Y

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,127 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,883 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges.

slight play in o/s steering rack arm.

Pass 14 Jan 2006 19,681 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)

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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RK52 PDV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RK52 PDV, 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 RK52 PDV registered?

RK52 PDV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is RK52 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 PDV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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