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SV52 YUO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,610 mi
Last recorded89,610 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 YUO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 89,610 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal pipes at joins (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread cut

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,300 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 86,300 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,529 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres feathered on edges.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,565 miles

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

o,s,r tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,920 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,895 miles

nearside / offside rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2011 55,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside / offside rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,387 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,283 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,826 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 32,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,789 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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SV52 YUO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SV52 YUO, 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 SV52 YUO registered?

SV52 YUO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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