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SO52 CTZ

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,303 mi
Last recorded84,303 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 CTZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,303 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 75,642 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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,822 miles

offside rear disc slightly pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,254 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 64,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 57,515 miles

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

bulb loose in offside rear light lens

nearside front tyre has damage to outside & inside sidewall area

Pass 12 May 2007 51,121 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 51,121 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,516 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)

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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SO52 CTZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SO52 CTZ, 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 SO52 CTZ registered?

SO52 CTZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is SO52 CTZ safe to buy?

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