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NR51 NDR

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,525 mi
Last recorded55,525 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR51 NDR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 55,525 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 54,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 53,628 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 50,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 47,152 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 47,145 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 45,402 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 45,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 36,021 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 36,015 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,875 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 28,870 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,086 miles

n/s/r seat belt not fully tested due to child seat

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

shields fitted

water in side repeaters, bit pale

Pass 26 May 2010 7,273 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 7,102 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 7,067 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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NR51 NDR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NR51 NDR, 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 NR51 NDR registered?

NR51 NDR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is NR51 NDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NR51 NDR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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