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RN52 XLK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,725 mi
Last recorded122,725 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 122,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 113,765 miles

Very slight attension to handbrake

Pass 21 Feb 2013 109,400 miles

Main brake pipes slight surface pitted

Slight attension to hand brake performance

Pass 15 Mar 2012 104,611 miles

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

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

front tyres wearing edges

n/s wiper slightly poor

rear brake discs slightly corroded

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 14 Mar 2012 104,611 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads slightly worn

front tyres wearing edges

n/s wiper slightly poor

rear brake discs slightly corroded

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Mar 2011 99,780 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

wipers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2010 92,988 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 83,562 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 83,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 70,744 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 58,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,434 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 XLK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

RN52 XLK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is RN52 XLK safe to buy?

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