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WG52 OVD

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,214 mi
Last recorded112,214 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 OVD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 112,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front indicator appears to be slightly dim

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 112,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front indicator appears to be slightly dim

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 109,926 miles

engine / under trays obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2016 109,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine / under trays obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 106,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wall has deep cut in side wall no ply or cords exposed

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2015 106,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wall has deep cut in side wall no ply or cords exposed

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 101,932 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre inner wall cut

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 6 Feb 2013 98,444 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,122 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 90,949 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak diff area

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 14 Feb 2011 90,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak diff area

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2010 87,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2008 79,434 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 66,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 48,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight oil leak from n/s rear diff oil seal

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 13 Feb 2006 48,882 miles

slight oil leak from n/s rear diff oil seal

tyre pressure monitoring light on

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 OVD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OVD, 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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WG52 OVD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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