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EN53 NEJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,005 mi
Last recorded110,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 NEJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 110,005 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 99,410 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 99,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 82,598 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 82,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 63,863 miles

pas fluid on bottle, r/pads low, undertray fitted, cut in n/s/f tyre side wall, rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 8 Nov 2007 63,812 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW UNDERTRAY FITTED PAS ON BOTTLE

Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,913 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 51,913 miles

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

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

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

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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EN53 NEJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EN53 NEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN53 NEJ registered?

EN53 NEJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EN53 NEJ safe to buy?

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