2003 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · ST52 FWN
2003 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2003. Recorded mileage 111,973 miles. MOT valid until 11/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3246cc
ST52 FWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 111,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
ST52 FWN Mileage History
- 22/11/2021106,320 mi
- 31/07/2023108,307 mi+1,987 mi
- 29/07/2024110,225 mi+1,918 mi
- 01/08/2025111,230 mi+1,005 mi
- 13/08/2026111,973 mi+743 mi
Average of roughly 1,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ST52 FWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW M3 (ST52 FWN) between November 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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