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D9 NGW

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,057 mi
Last recorded105,057 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 NGW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 105,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension level sensor faulty

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,023 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,984 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 103,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted fouling driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,855 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 100,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,204 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 96,204 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

all coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 91,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on all brake pads ok

o/s/f wishbone bush bolt broke but wishbone still secure

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 9 Mar 2015 84,629 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on all brake pads ok

o/s/f wishbone bush bolt broke but wishbone still secure

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,351 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 71,001 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 70,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

BRAKE WEAR LIGHT ON

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR ARMS FOULING DRIVE SHAFTS

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,154 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 64,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,329 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 55,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 55,488 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 44,748 miles

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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D9 NGW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D9 NGW, 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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D9 NGW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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