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AU53 NXF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,359 mi
Last recorded124,359 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 NXF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,359 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Aug 2016 124,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2015 120,023 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted and worn

Oil leak nearside front of engine area?

Suspension height sensor linkage adrift from offside front suspension lower arm

Fail 12 Oct 2015 119,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides of car 255/35 ZR 18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted and worn

Nearside front brake effort lags

Oil leak nearside front of engine area?

Suspension height sensor linkage adrift from offside front suspension lower arm

Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,809 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 99,364 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2013 99,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,095 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 89,095 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,694 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front ride height sensor snapped

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,640 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on edges slightly but not to excess

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,322 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 44,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AU53 NXF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU53 NXF, 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 AU53 NXF registered?

AU53 NXF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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