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RN52 RYY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,643 mi
Last recorded193,643 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 RYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 193,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f brake slight binding

Fail 2 Jan 2014 179,093 miles

Crack in n/s/f indicator lens

Headlamp leveling sensor un der car damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 179,093 miles

Crack in n/s/f indicator lens

Headlamp leveling sensor un der car damaged.

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 153,399 miles

Front level sensor broken

Sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2012 153,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front level sensor broken

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2012 126,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 126,305 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 104,000 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 100,656 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,854 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)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder

Pass 18 Oct 2008 61,320 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,681 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 38,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing low inner and outer edges.

water ingress offside side repeater.

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 RYY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

RN52 RYY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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