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RL52 OTT

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,850 mi
Last recorded126,850 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 OTT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 126,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion - to underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 126,367 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 124,477 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 124,473 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 113,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,349 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 108,244 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,707 miles

corrosion to rear of both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,002 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,896 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres worn on inner edge and close to limits

front wipers slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,738 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 69,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,709 miles

n/s rear parking brake just met requirements, needs attention

Pass 27 Jan 2007 37,939 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RL52 OTT 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 RL52 OTT, 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 RL52 OTT registered?

RL52 OTT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is RL52 OTT safe to buy?

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