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N33 BMR

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,499 mi
Last recorded114,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 BMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 114,499 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 114,342 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. (offside and nearside).

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Fail 26 Aug 2025 114,341 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. (offside and nearside).

Lower Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 13 Jun 2024 113,458 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 113,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 112,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 112,144 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 111,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 110,953 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,826 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to the limit

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,118 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2018 108,118 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,109 miles

Aux drive belt cracked

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 107,067 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Aux drive belt cracked

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Exhaust bracket corroded

Front Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,057 miles

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

covers fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,817 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 75,827 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 75,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,289 miles

airbag light on

Fail 8 Feb 2013 58,289 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

tyre light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,679 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 40,675 miles

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

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

Both front tyres have slight cuts on outer walls.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 29,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,534 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,910 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 22,092 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 22,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,969 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 16,884 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 16,398 miles

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

Offside 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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N33 BMR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N33 BMR, 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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N33 BMR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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