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NG53 OJC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,645 mi
Last recorded122,645 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 OJC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 122,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 119,439 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 119,434 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front slight binding

tpms light on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,837 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,694 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 106,327 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 106,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 101,352 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2014 101,349 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,028 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the outside edge

brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Apr 2012 90,021 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the outside edge

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 May 2011 84,883 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,752 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,708 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 67,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,801 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,500 miles

Advise replacement of front brake discs when brake pads are replaced

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 23 Nov 2006 32,472 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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NG53 OJC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NG53 OJC, 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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NG53 OJC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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