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WA52 PVD

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,952 mi
Last recorded111,952 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 PVD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 111,952 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 111,329 miles

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,098 miles

Front brake pads crumbling

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 109,511 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Front brake pads breaking up

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 109,058 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 107,376 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats not present at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,285 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 96,090 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,225 miles

both rear indicator bulbs deterioating

kerb damage to both rear and n/s front tyres

minor chips in windscreen

n/s side repeater bulb deterioating

Fail 6 Oct 2014 82,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear indicator bulbs deterioating

kerb damage to both rear and n/s front tyres

minor chips in windscreen

n/s side repeater bulb deterioating

Fail 8 Feb 2012 67,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,319 miles

rear disc/s pitted slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,872 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 58,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 52,723 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,643 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,781 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 36,746 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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WA52 PVD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WA52 PVD, 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 WA52 PVD registered?

WA52 PVD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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