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PO53 NKW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

206,509 mi
Last recorded206,509 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 NKW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 206,509 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 191,042 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 175,371 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 158,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 143,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 132,192 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 124,540 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 118,000 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 105,091 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 105,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,762 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 90,844 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 90,844 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,424 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 84,424 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Feb 2013 84,222 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,495 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,069 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,536 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,347 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,789 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 23 Oct 2007 56,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,107 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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PO53 NKW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PO53 NKW, 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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PO53 NKW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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