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ST52 NHF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,040 mi
Last recorded105,040 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 NHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 105,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,050 miles

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

fuel filler cap seal perished but still sealing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,105 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,323 miles

BOTH front tyres waering on outer edges

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,693 miles

N/S/F Outer Side Light Inop

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake Discs Pitted

Fail 26 Jul 2010 85,690 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/F Outer Side Light Inop

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake Discs Pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 80,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 69,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 54,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,067 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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ST52 NHF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ST52 NHF, 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

How do I check the history of ST52 NHF?

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What year was ST52 NHF registered?

ST52 NHF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is ST52 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 NHF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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