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WP52 YEF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,838 mi
Last recorded65,838 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 65,838 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers slightly week

Under cover fitted

Pass 30 May 2025 64,585 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2024 60,957 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 57,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 56,962 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamps broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 56,960 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamps broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,773 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear box exhaust clamps rusty and broken

Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,523 miles

rear exhaust clamps broken.

Pass 9 Mar 2019 56,161 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box clamps incomplete and corroded but box still secure and not leaking

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 55,665 miles

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

both rear exhaust mounts corroded and broken

Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,022 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken

Fail 25 Mar 2017 55,022 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated steel part of hose corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated steel part of hose corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken

Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,338 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 54,338 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,263 miles

rear exhaust clamps broken.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 53,263 miles

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

rear exhaust clamps broken.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,857 miles

exhaust rear box joining clamp fractured

Pass 9 Mar 2013 51,387 miles

both front flexi hoses corroded at ferules but not excessive

rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken but not insecure or blowing

Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,557 miles

exhaust clamp at rear section fractured and corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2011 48,077 miles

offside front tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,481 miles

exhaust rear to center clamps corroded and fractured but not insecure

slight play in o/s/f side rod

Fail 27 Mar 2010 46,479 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear to center clamps corroded and fractured but not insecure

slight play in o/s/f side rod

Pass 4 Apr 2009 44,769 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,313 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 40,969 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 YEF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP52 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

WP52 YEF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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