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NT53 MLF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

41,830 mi
Last recorded41,830 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 MLF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 41,830 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 41,809 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 41,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 41,475 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2021 41,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,003 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 41,003 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 39,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp corroded + snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 39,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp corroded + snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,549 miles

Front Wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded + cracked

Pass 19 May 2016 35,715 miles

Exhaust rear silencer clamp corroded + cracked

Fail 18 May 2016 35,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished + cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer clamp corroded + cracked

Pass 28 May 2015 33,793 miles

rear exhaust flange 1x cracked 1x3/4 missing

Fail 27 May 2015 33,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust flange 1x cracked 1x3/4 missing

Pass 29 May 2014 29,913 miles

advice rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2013 26,978 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 26,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,980 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 24,647 miles

both rear tyres worn very close to 1.6mm limit (worn on edges)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 24,647 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very close to 1.6mm limit (worn on edges)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,010 miles

front tyres cracking in tread.

front tyres worn on edges.

rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,960 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 22,212 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,557 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 19,536 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MLF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NT53 MLF, 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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What year was NT53 MLF registered?

NT53 MLF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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