CarVerify

Free Car Check

TH52 ROB

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

106,875 mi
Last recorded106,875 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH52 ROB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 106,875 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Trackrod end corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber dust cover dropped

Pass 10 Dec 2024 105,776 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes at rear by fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 104,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rears at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 104,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rears at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear pipes at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 99,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Dec 2020 99,561 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 98,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 98,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower HID leveling device broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 96,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamps rusty

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 91,592 miles

rear brake pads look worn ?

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 86,606 miles

both rear exhaust clamps completly corroded off, no signs of blowing

rear axle leaking

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,599 miles

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

rear exhaust backbox clamp corroded and snapped but ok and secure at time of test

tyre runflat light staying on

Pass 22 Dec 2011 76,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre starting to go bald on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,391 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,955 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2009 56,170 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 56,154 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,125 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 45,125 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 6 Jan 2007 31,729 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,645 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TH52 ROB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TH52 ROB, 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 TH52 ROB?

You can check the full history of TH52 ROB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TH52 ROB registered?

TH52 ROB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is TH52 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for TH52 ROB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TH52 ROB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TH52 ROB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.