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NA03 MRV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,490 mi
Last recorded116,490 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 MRV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 116,490 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 113,763 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 110,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 107,443 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,656 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,833 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 101,827 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 99,421 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,612 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,876 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in outer wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust clamps broken

Pass 14 Feb 2015 84,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 84,250 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,482 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,498 miles

rear silencer clamps corroded and broken but no leak

Pass 11 May 2012 75,690 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,899 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 63,899 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,929 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 60,916 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)

advise both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,328 miles

Advise nearside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Advise offside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 55,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise nearside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Advise offside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,763 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 45,698 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,398 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 40,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,968 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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NA03 MRV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NA03 MRV, 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 NA03 MRV registered?

NA03 MRV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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