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N88 NJV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,447 mi
Last recorded97,447 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 NJV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,247cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 97,447 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 95,038 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 95,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 93,818 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,295 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 83,270 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,857 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,919 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,517 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,096 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm)

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,773 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,324 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 46,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,566 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,180 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2007 30,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,579 miles

FRONT TYRES STQARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGES

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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N88 NJV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N88 NJV, 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 N88 NJV registered?

N88 NJV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2003.

Is N88 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 NJV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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