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L28 NJB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,386 mi
Last recorded99,386 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 NJB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 99,386 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 99,386 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 96,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 96,182 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 90,533 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 88,602 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 87,759 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust silencer clamp split but still secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,917 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,077 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 77,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 72,064 miles

Front disc's worn lipped.

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,024 miles

Slight bineding on o/side front brake.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,796 miles

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 31 Aug 2013 47,799 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,322 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,441 miles

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

Hand brake travel.

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 3 Sep 2010 34,245 miles

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

Hand brake travel.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,018 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 29,007 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,930 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,541 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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L28 NJB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L28 NJB, 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 L28 NJB registered?

L28 NJB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is L28 NJB safe to buy?

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