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M333 NTS

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,300 mi
Last recorded125,300 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 NTS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,300 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 125,125 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 125,038 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 122,686 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 122,156 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 119,534 miles

exaust modified and noisy

Pass 18 Apr 2013 119,439 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 108,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,869 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 72,593 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 50,364 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 83,826 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2008 83,803 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2007 78,217 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 78,133 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2006 62,522 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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M333 NTS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NTS, 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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M333 NTS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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