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VO52 BZU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,182 mi
Last recorded67,182 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 BZU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,182 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,463 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 45,109 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

canot check brake bal as decelometre used to check brakes as limd slip diff is fitted

front pads 1/2 worn

Pass 13 May 2010 41,118 miles

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

the car has an oil leak''

Pass 6 May 2009 37,780 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 33,112 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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VO52 BZU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO52 BZU, 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 VO52 BZU registered?

VO52 BZU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is VO52 BZU safe to buy?

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