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WG52 BXW

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,589 mi
Last recorded49,589 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 BXW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,589 miles

rear exhaust clamp broke but not causing gases to leak

Pass 24 May 2013 46,168 miles

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm ,front mount bushes in poor condition

n/s rear lower ball joint has slight play

rear exhaust box to mid section ,clamps cracked

Fail 15 May 2013 46,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 11 May 2012 42,990 miles

Rear diff leaking

Pass 12 May 2011 38,704 miles

advise, n/s front wheel slightly stiff to turn, poss caliper starting to stick.

Fail 11 May 2011 38,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise, control arm for headlamp ride hight adjuster broken causing h/lamp aim to be too low.

advise, n/s front wheel slightly stiff to turn, poss caliper starting to stick.

Pass 13 May 2010 36,264 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn very low (on limit),ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 4 May 2010 36,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 33,009 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 28,946 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,672 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 18,046 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 18,046 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has sidewall damage

rear tyres worn very low in places (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 15,555 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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WG52 BXW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG52 BXW, 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 WG52 BXW registered?

WG52 BXW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is WG52 BXW safe to buy?

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