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LR03 NXW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,653 mi
Last recorded128,653 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 NXW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 128,653 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 127,168 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 127,168 miles

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing corroded ,sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery dead.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 126,944 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,542 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 121,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear over fuel tank ( x2 ). (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer C.V. Boot deteriorated.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (2.7.3)

Rear brake pipes greased

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 115,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipes greased

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 104,383 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,423 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 93,313 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,554 miles

n/s handbrake low efficiency

o/s front brake low efficiency

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 73,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s handbrake low efficiency

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,990 miles

Front headlight suspension leveling valve broken

Near side front tyre has slight cut in side wall

Off side front steering rack end has slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2009 57,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,713 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,143 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,597 miles

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

n/s front brake lazy

Pass 2 Sep 2006 31,849 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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LR03 NXW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver 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 LR03 NXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR03 NXW registered?

LR03 NXW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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