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N8 VUS

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,181 mi
Last recorded77,181 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 VUS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 77,181 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 6 Dec 2024 76,539 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chips in screen

Pass 8 Dec 2023 76,030 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2023 76,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

gearbox light on

tps light on

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 75,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,782 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,918 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,825 miles

advise both front tyres have bad cracking to outer sidewalls

Fail 27 Sep 2018 56,800 miles

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

advise both front tyres have bad cracking to outer sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2017 50,237 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,117 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 5 Jan 2015 39,934 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 6 Jan 2014 33,970 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,958 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 31,958 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,366 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 21,726 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 14,235 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 9,942 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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N8 VUS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N8 VUS, 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 N8 VUS registered?

N8 VUS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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