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SE52 FZC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,987 mi
Last recorded213,987 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 FZC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 213,987 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 212,710 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 211,022 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 209,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 206,715 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 201,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 193,211 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 185,960 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 177,448 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 168,703 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2016 168,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 157,901 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2015 157,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 146,074 miles

tyre warning light on engine warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2013 132,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 121,938 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 121,938 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 108,538 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 94,298 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Tial exhaust box clamp to centre section cracked but secure.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 94,298 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Tial exhaust box clamp to centre section cracked but secure.

Pass 7 May 2009 82,171 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 82,171 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,194 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 65,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 50,046 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 50,038 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,160 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 36,199 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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SE52 FZC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE52 FZC, 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 SE52 FZC registered?

SE52 FZC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is SE52 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE52 FZC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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