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GY03 NXS

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,655 mi
Last recorded108,655 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 NXS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 108,655 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 100,799 miles

Front one exhaust bolt missing but not likely to become detached

Fail 19 Jun 2024 100,799 miles

Front one exhaust bolt missing but not likely to become detached

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 96,720 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 87,043 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,039 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 85,513 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,582 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,534 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

hand brake high

Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,334 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,939 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Jun 2016 69,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,283 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,852 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 64,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cut but no cords

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,522 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 52,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,725 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 52,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,078 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,078 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 39,767 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 39,766 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2007 29,777 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,824 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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GY03 NXS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GY03 NXS, 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 GY03 NXS registered?

GY03 NXS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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