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NT53 OWB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,958 mi
Last recorded136,958 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 OWB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 136,958 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 133,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 129,403 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 127,538 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both feeds to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 121,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 121,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 116,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes corroded and greased, preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 111,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,819 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,150 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 98,188 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,383 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,491 miles

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

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

rear exaust clamps rust and broke but still supports exaust

Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 88,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 84,499 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 63,718 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,453 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,900 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 OWB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OWB, 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 OWB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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