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YM52 CXS

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,406 mi
Last recorded71,406 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 CXS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,406 miles

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

os front tyre worn on both edges and some damage to outer sidewall

slight deterioration to front number plate

Fail 11 Oct 2010 71,406 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

os front tyre worn on both edges and some damage to outer sidewall

slight deterioration to front number plate

Pass 13 May 2009 67,539 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom ball joints play

Pass 15 May 2008 57,035 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 40,511 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 40,510 miles

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

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

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

nsr child seat fitted

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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YM52 CXS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM52 CXS, 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 YM52 CXS registered?

YM52 CXS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is YM52 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM52 CXS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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