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NK53 YJR

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,376 mi
Last recorded130,376 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YJR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 130,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened diff/subframe support bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 126,324 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened DIFF BRACE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 1 Apr 2025 126,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened DIFF BRACE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Apr 2024 121,761 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 Mar 2024 121,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE BRIDGESTONE [ 265/30/19 ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Apr 2023 116,859 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 112,170 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 108,801 miles

Front coil springs have minor corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,066 miles

Minor corrosion on both front springs

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 92,150 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 28 Mar 2017 87,231 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 87,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 81,907 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 75,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,862 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,095 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,612 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,443 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,295 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 67,723 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,197 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,616 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,616 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,240 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 YJR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJR, 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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NK53 YJR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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