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WP52 JVD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,055 mi
Last recorded97,055 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 JVD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 97,055 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 96,591 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 96,591 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 95,942 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 95,942 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,899 miles

Offside Front bush in rack end has excess wear resulting in excessive play and lift

Fail 5 Jun 2018 94,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front bush in rack end has excess wear resulting in excessive play and lift

excess travel at hand brake lever

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,111 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 92,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,419 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,560 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 85,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pad warning light on

Front & rear brake discs excessively worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,420 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 71,402 miles

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

all other tyres close to limit

Fail 12 Mar 2010 71,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 49,733 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,100 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,234 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,540 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 33,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 28,104 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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WP52 JVD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WP52 JVD, 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 WP52 JVD registered?

WP52 JVD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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