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RN52 WMZ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

110,936 mi
Last recorded110,936 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 110,936 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 110,774 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 107,870 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 103,647 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,721 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to min (2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,275 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,596 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,710 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 79,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,800 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,559 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,608 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,256 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,199 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,628 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,654 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 37,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 25 Jan 2008 32,909 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,540 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 25,044 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 WMZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RN52 WMZ, 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 RN52 WMZ registered?

RN52 WMZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is RN52 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 WMZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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