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NJ03 FCA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,558 mi
Last recorded173,558 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 FCA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 173,558 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fr5onts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 164,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2019 164,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2018 157,921 miles

both rear lower outer suspension arm bushes slight play

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear brake discs poor condition

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

slight noise both front wheel bearings

slight noise on both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Apr 2018 157,916 miles

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

both rear lower outer suspension arm bushes slight play

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear brake discs poor condition

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

slight noise both front wheel bearings

slight noise on both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2017 151,254 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 151,131 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes above tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf tyre sidewall cut & inner edge worn

Pass 18 Feb 2016 144,243 miles

bothy main brake pipes slightly corroded. borderline

slight play in both rear outer lower suspension bushs

Fail 18 Feb 2016 144,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bothy main brake pipes slightly corroded. borderline

slight play in both rear outer lower suspension bushs

Pass 14 Jan 2015 133,419 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 124,359 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 122,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 124,022 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 123,513 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front fog lamp slightly loose.

tyre lamp illuminated.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 113,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,414 miles

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

h/lamp self levelling sensor disconn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 89,546 miles

Near Side Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Deteriating

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Number Plate Starting To Deteriate

Pass 13 Jan 2009 82,264 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 69,953 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 55,132 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 35,581 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 35,545 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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NJ03 FCA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NJ03 FCA, 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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NJ03 FCA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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