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991 NKO

2003 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,490 mi
Last recorded24,490 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 3 Series87,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration991 NKO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 24,490 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 24,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 24,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 24,121 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 23,955 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 23,746 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,510 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 23,302 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 22,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 22,365 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 18,562 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,292 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 14,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 13,893 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,157 miles

front wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 20 Sep 2007 8,792 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 6,418 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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991 NKO is a 2003 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 87,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 991 NKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 991 NKO registered?

991 NKO is a 2003 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is 991 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 991 NKO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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