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MW03 NZJ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,126 mi
Last recorded120,126 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 NZJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 120,126 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nsf inner sidewall deep cut but no cord showing

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 120,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255.35.19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nsf inner sidewall deep cut but no cord showing

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 108,900 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2015 108,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,073 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs worn

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2013 101,068 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 101,052 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,833 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 87,440 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,761 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,695 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 71,965 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 65,359 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 62,524 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,449 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 52,447 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MW03 NZJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MW03 NZJ, 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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MW03 NZJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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