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WP52 ZPE

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,275 mi
Last recorded130,275 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 ZPE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 130,275 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 128,387 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,989 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 122,908 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 120,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 116,521 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,895 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 111,807 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 110,086 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 108,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,876 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

rear diff leaking

rear exhaust box blowing and slightly insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2016 106,876 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

rear diff leaking

rear exhaust box blowing and slightly insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,154 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 100,321 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 95,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,119 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs pitted

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 10 Jul 2010 81,720 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 73,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 55,236 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,403 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 50,384 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 ZPE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZPE, 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 WP52 ZPE registered?

WP52 ZPE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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