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SB52 VZO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,727 mi
Last recorded108,727 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 VZO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 108,727 miles

exhaust clamp corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,452 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 99,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 90,118 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 88,558 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,959 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

fan belt damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2011 68,365 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,637 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 54,700 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 42,333 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 42,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,212 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,353 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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SB52 VZO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB52 VZO, 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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SB52 VZO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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