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NL03 XLR

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,859 mi
Last recorded134,859 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 134,859 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 134,857 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 134,143 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 May 2021 133,222 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 131,342 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 130,731 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 127,354 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 119,002 miles

undertrays fitted

Nearside Front worn on inner tread area

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both brakepipes corroded at rear on both sides

exhaust system corroded at rear.

very slight surface rust on floor at rear near water grommets

Pass 25 May 2013 115,916 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on inner

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 22 May 2012 112,320 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 98,050 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 98,044 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 86,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f cuts in tread and wall

Fail 10 May 2010 86,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Airbag warning light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f cuts in tread and wall

n/s/f seat not fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2008 81,981 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,101 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 71,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,901 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 XLR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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