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NK53 WLR

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,034 mi
Last recorded142,034 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 WLR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 142,034 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 141,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 134,421 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 128,589 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 124,141 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 119,735 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,835 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,279 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 108,268 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 108,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside diff seal weaping

Pass 6 Mar 2014 107,564 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 107,329 miles

exhaust back box mounting clamps split

fuel cap seal deterating

rear axle oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 103,255 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2010 99,964 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 96,800 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 80,222 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,668 miles

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

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 3 Oct 2007 47,516 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,544 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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NK53 WLR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NK53 WLR, 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 NK53 WLR registered?

NK53 WLR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is NK53 WLR safe to buy?

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