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H9 NJN

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,662 mi
Last recorded143,662 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 NJN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 143,662 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 133,113 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 123,921 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 123,903 miles

Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp worn.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 22 Sep 2018 116,144 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp worn.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 8 Sep 2018 116,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamps deterioted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,818 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 110,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 110,801 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,027 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,637 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,267 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,086 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,897 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 May 2008 23,799 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,010 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 11,391 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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H9 NJN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H9 NJN, 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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H9 NJN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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