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PL03 NDX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,916 mi
Last recorded82,916 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 NDX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 82,916 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 82,782 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 82,505 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 82,078 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,991 miles

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 80,893 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both front on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,851 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 72,365 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 66,224 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 66,223 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate has a feature

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,066 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 65,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,687 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 50,064 miles
Fail 18 May 2010

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 41,111 miles

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low on 2'mm

Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,897 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,994 miles

front brake pad check

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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PL03 NDX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black 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 PL03 NDX, 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 PL03 NDX registered?

PL03 NDX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is PL03 NDX safe to buy?

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