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NT53 MKE

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,282 mi
Last recorded89,282 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 MKE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 89,282 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,380 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 85,019 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 85,019 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 82,459 miles

Offside Park brake poor

Pass 8 Apr 2022 80,266 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,957 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,981 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,613 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,033 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,287 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,122 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,927 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs worn

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak at diff

rear brake discs worn and slightly scored

slight oil leak/s

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,711 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine or gearbox oil leak/s

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak at diff pinion seal

rear brake discs worn and corroding on inner surface

Pass 7 Apr 2012 48,734 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

oil leak at diff

oil leak/s at engine

rear brake discs worn, scored and corroding

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2012 48,734 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

oil leak at diff

oil leak/s at engine

rear brake discs worn, scored and corroding

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,444 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs slighty worn

oil leak at diff

rear brake discs scored and pitted

Fail 2 Apr 2011 45,437 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs worn

oil leak at diff

rear brake discs scored and pitting

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,381 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 40,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch at front off car stiff

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,801 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 30,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,998 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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NT53 MKE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NT53 MKE, 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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NT53 MKE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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