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NL03 OBU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,108 mi
Last recorded118,108 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 OBU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 118,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 118,108 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 112,939 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 112,938 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre brake pipe front to rear, failed during brake roller test (fracture point hidden within a mounting bracket) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 109,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 104,305 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 103,462 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 100,954 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 100,954 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 94,781 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 87,981 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,948 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,165 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 69,903 miles

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

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

automatic head light adjuster arm broken.

Fail 4 May 2011 69,903 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

automatic head light adjuster arm broken.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,055 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,290 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 50,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,222 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 42,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,209 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,608 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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NL03 OBU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL03 OBU, 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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NL03 OBU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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