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WN52 HBK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,653 mi
Last recorded88,653 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 HBK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 88,653 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 83,441 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 74,629 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 74,627 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,173 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 74,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 73,622 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 73,525 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 68,575 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,583 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,617 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,293 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 56,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,035 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,530 miles

front brake discs worn /lipped

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,072 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,629 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 38,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,812 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 37,812 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,525 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,550 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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WN52 HBK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN52 HBK, 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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WN52 HBK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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