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NL53 AVE

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 AVE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 125,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 125,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 122,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 117,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 113,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 109,825 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 109,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 104,983 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank leading to o/s/r and front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,587 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 87,155 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 79,729 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 79,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyrer inner and outer edges worn

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 2 Jan 2016 73,204 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened link arm joint (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 169,160 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 66,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,435 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,266 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 56,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,264 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 55,673 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 52,343 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 44,470 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2007 24,502 miles

N/SIDE REAR INNER PART OF TYRE BELOW LIMIT 1.6 MM

Pass 30 May 2006 16,689 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,670 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 16,660 miles

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

Offside 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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NL53 AVE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL53 AVE, 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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NL53 AVE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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