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NL03 XFY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,157 mi
Last recorded128,157 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 XFY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 128,157 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 126,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 123,889 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 123,106 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 111,591 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 17 May 2016 105,022 miles

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 19 May 2015 95,012 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 87,692 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 May 2014 87,597 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in offside rear suspension lower bush

Pass 13 May 2013 77,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 69,101 miles

rust on both rear main brake pipes

Pass 10 May 2011 60,303 miles

cond of o/s wiper blade

Pass 18 May 2010 53,593 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 53,487 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 45,969 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 45,940 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 38,965 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 38,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,355 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 20,151 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,151 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 XFY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL03 XFY registered?

NL03 XFY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is NL03 XFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 XFY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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