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RN52 EZH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,960 mi
Last recorded68,960 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 EZH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 68,960 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 68,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,266 miles

n/s front inner tyre tread cut off and slight mishape

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,533 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 65,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 64,655 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,697 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 62,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,128 miles

advised brake pipes started rusting

advised osf brake pipe slightly rusty

advised unabel to fully inspect brake pipes covered up

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,324 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track Rod has slight play in the Knuckle

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,987 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 54,987 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear trailing arm bushes split.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,067 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,069 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 49,068 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,119 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 38,086 miles

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

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

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 17 Jan 2006 30,802 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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RN52 EZH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN52 EZH, 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 RN52 EZH registered?

RN52 EZH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is RN52 EZH safe to buy?

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