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EX53 NCD

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,115 mi
Last recorded119,115 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 NCD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 119,115 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 119,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 110,894 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 110,859 miles

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

Both front brakes binding slightly

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 28 Mar 2014 98,303 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,342 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 48,213 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,316 miles

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

Rear brake disc surface corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2009 76,476 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 71,094 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 59,614 miles

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 5 Oct 2006 58,023 miles

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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EX53 NCD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX53 NCD, 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 EX53 NCD registered?

EX53 NCD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is EX53 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 NCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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