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NIL 84

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,349 mi
Last recorded71,349 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 84
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 71,349 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 69,339 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,491 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 59,069 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 55,676 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,478 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,570 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 52,570 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 45,828 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 75,150 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,093 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,111 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2008 70,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,387 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,123 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,973 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 41,965 miles

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

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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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NIL 84 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc 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 NIL 84, 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

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What year was NIL 84 registered?

NIL 84 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is NIL 84 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 84 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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