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RN52 XXZ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,343 mi
Last recorded114,343 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 XXZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,343 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,256 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 103,256 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,285 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,253 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,626 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 94,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,596 miles

rear box joints in very poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,085 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)

rear tyre size = 255/35ZR19

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,007 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)

uneven front tyre wear.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 77,730 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,730 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,328 miles

rear exhaust rusty, n.s.r. tyre near limit, uneven front tyre wear,o.s. repeater bulb faded.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 71,907 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty, n.s.r. tyre near limit, uneven front tyre wear,o.s. repeater bulb faded.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,406 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,548 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,069 miles

cuts/damage to front offside tyrewall

Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,745 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges

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 XXZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

RN52 XXZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is RN52 XXZ safe to buy?

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