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EU53 NEO

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,256 mi
Last recorded91,256 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 NEO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 91,256 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 May 2023 91,255 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 91,179 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 91,177 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,076 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,142 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 91,001 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,148 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 90,148 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm hub side (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 8 Sep 2015 87,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,857 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,373 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 78,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear differential weeping oil

Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,573 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,212 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,149 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

eml light on

Fail 26 Aug 2009 61,134 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Slight front brake inbalance

Slight play inrack

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,710 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,545 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,047 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 41,047 miles

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

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

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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EU53 NEO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EU53 NEO, 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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EU53 NEO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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