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NV03 EVM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,470 mi
Last recorded126,470 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 EVM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 126,470 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 26 Feb 2022 120,244 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 3 Mar 2021 114,392 miles

Front under vehicle cover fitted obscuring view some items.

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 5 Mar 2020 108,767 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,161 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap seal perishing slightly.

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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,138 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 87,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 84,119 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,505 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 9 Jun 2009 70,139 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 70,139 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 59,309 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,481 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,215 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 36,202 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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NV03 EVM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NV03 EVM, 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 NV03 EVM registered?

NV03 EVM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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