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NH03 EKU

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,620 mi
Last recorded98,620 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 EKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 97,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 95,836 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,022 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,993 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 93,991 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 91,963 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,402 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 88,857 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 88,857 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,736 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 82,600 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,039 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 17 Sep 2010 63,011 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 51,946 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,040 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 44,963 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,068 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 29,234 miles

the registration number plates MAYBE incorrectly spaced?-rec they are checked and made as per the registration of the vehicle so they will not be illegal.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,757 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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NH03 EKU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NH03 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NH03 EKU?

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What year was NH03 EKU registered?

NH03 EKU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is NH03 EKU safe to buy?

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