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RL52 TYS

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,008 mi
Last recorded89,008 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 TYS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 89,008 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has some splitting to inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply

Fail 11 Oct 2016 88,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has some splitting to inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,156 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,151 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,861 miles

n/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,641 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,387 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 67,387 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers poor

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,811 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread (lower on edges) rear brake pads low & discs a bit poor

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,964 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,495 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 44,460 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,460 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,641 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 38,640 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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RL52 TYS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow 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 RL52 TYS, 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 RL52 TYS registered?

RL52 TYS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is RL52 TYS safe to buy?

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