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YM52 VRR

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,452 mi
Last recorded71,452 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 VRR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,452 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,726 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 65,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,888 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 33,643 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 33,642 miles

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

Electrical plug disconnected by offside front suspension.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 VRR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YM52 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

YM52 VRR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is YM52 VRR safe to buy?

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