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RN52 WOV

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,318 mi
Last recorded101,318 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 WOV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2017 56,519 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 56,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 93,995 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake pads low

Rear tyres tread low

Pass 21 Feb 2015 92,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 89,729 miles

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall damaged.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,860 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,779 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyre presure valve light on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 65,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,617 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 63,586 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 53,705 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 49,173 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,171 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 WOV 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 80%.

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 WOV, 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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RN52 WOV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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