MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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.
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.
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was NL03 OBU registered?
NL03 OBU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2003.
Is NL03 OBU safe to buy?
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