2003 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · TH52 ROB
2003 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 105,776 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TH52 ROB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
- 105,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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TH52 ROB 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 (TH52 ROB) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TH52 ROB Mileage History
- 20/12/2021100,641 mi
- 21/12/2022102,874 mi+2,233 mi
- 22/12/2023104,242 mi+1,368 mi
- 22/12/2023104,242 mi
- 10/12/2024105,776 mi+1,534 mi
Average of roughly 1,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- 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 CrackingSerious
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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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