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EJ52 NBD

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,185 mi
Last recorded162,185 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 NBD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 162,185 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 162,185 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 155,649 miles

High level brake light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2018 155,649 miles

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

High level brake light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 147,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 140,462 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

windscreen has various screen damage

Fail 8 Apr 2016 140,455 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

windscreen has various screen damage

Pass 1 May 2015 133,559 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Pass 8 May 2014 123,344 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 110,461 miles

Fastener (nut & bolt) missing from centre nearside exhaust connection.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight stonechip damage to windscreen in zone "A".

Pass 7 May 2013 110,461 miles

Fastener (nut & bolt) missing from centre nearside exhaust connection.

Slight stonechip damage to windscreen in zone "A".

Pass 21 Apr 2012 97,889 miles

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

near side rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 2 May 2011 85,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 76,102 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 76,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2009 63,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2007 50,149 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,664 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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EJ52 NBD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ52 NBD, 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 EJ52 NBD registered?

EJ52 NBD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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