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M333 NJR

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,867 mi
Last recorded139,867 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 NJR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 139,867 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 139,595 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 138,644 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Pass 2 Dec 2022 133,551 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 132,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 132,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 130,063 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 128,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 126,426 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 123,154 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 123,119 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 117,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 103,504 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 89,420 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 75,267 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 64,794 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,852 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,246 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,499 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 48,499 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

NEAR SIDE BONNET GRILL LOOSE

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,672 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,914 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,144 miles

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

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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M333 NJR 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 87%.

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 M333 NJR, 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 M333 NJR registered?

M333 NJR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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