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L60 NSP

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,266 mi
Last recorded114,266 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 NSP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 114,266 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 114,251 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing BOTH (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing BOTH (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 113,457 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 113,455 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 112,521 miles

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,723 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 111,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 110,202 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 110,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 108,534 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,472 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion to brake discs

underbody components corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2017 104,472 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion to brake discs

underbody components corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 95,785 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 95,682 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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 16 Dec 2013 90,937 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,163 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,896 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 74,136 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 70,420 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 66,146 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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,992 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 50,482 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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L60 NSP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black 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 L60 NSP, 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 L60 NSP registered?

L60 NSP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is L60 NSP safe to buy?

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