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NL03 RXZ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

36,178 mi
Last recorded36,178 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 RXZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 36,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

nsr tyre 3mm

v/s play osf steering tie rod

Pass 7 Feb 2025 36,013 miles

fuel filler cap seal cracking

nsr tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2024 35,906 miles

both nearside tyres just above 3mm

slight cracks in fuel cap seal

Pass 10 Feb 2023 35,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap rubber seal starting to crack

Fail 10 Feb 2023 35,789 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap rubber seal starting to crack

Pass 11 Feb 2022 35,241 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 34,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 33,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

both rear exhaust clamps

Fail 15 Feb 2019 33,923 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

both rear exhaust clamps

Pass 22 Feb 2018 33,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2017 33,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust rear clamp

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 33,520 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust rear clamp

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 32,497 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,704 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 31,704 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,637 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2012 25,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 25,325 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,603 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,457 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 15,783 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,547 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 13,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 11,498 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 11,498 miles

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

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 RXZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

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

Is NL03 RXZ safe to buy?

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