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RN52 XRE

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,016 mi
Last recorded39,016 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,016 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,012 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 38,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,128 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,057 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 37,470 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,632 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 35,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

BONNET CATCH VERY STIFF

Pass 31 Dec 2012 34,163 miles

ENGINELIGHT ON

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 33,303 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,905 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 30,902 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2009 29,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 29,092 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,523 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 26,522 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 22,829 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)

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 XRE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

RN52 XRE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is RN52 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 XRE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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