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VO52 EOX

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,566 mi
Last recorded107,566 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 107,566 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 104,331 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 101,862 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 101,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALLS VERY BADLY DAMAGED DUE TO TYRE BEING EXCESSIVELY UNDER INFLATED, ADVISE REPLACEMENT A.S.A.P. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR EXHUAST CORRODED

Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,297 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF INPUT OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,811 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 90,768 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 86,004 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 85,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre excessively worn on very inner edge/shoulder

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 6 Jun 2017 82,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre excessively worn on very inner edge/shoulder

Rear diff leaking oil

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 18 May 2017 82,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40 18 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear Diff leaking oil

Rear tyres excessively worn on very inner shoulder/edge

Pass 27 May 2016 78,477 miles

oil leak- diff

Pass 27 May 2015 74,205 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 74,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,227 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 67,587 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,371 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,308 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,693 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,766 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,416 miles

slight damage o/s/r tyre outer side wall

Fail 21 Jun 2007 27,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage o/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,018 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 EOX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EOX, 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 VO52 EOX registered?

VO52 EOX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 January 2003.

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