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R8 NSK

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,048 mi
Last recorded103,048 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 NSK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,048 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 97,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 97,210 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 95,635 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear wheel is touching the shock absorber

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,721 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,798 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 85,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on shock absorber!!!! (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,901 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,873 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,082 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,103 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,538 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyer has cut on the side wall

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,888 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,527 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,315 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls beginning to deteriorate.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,506 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,240 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,659 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 34,659 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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R8 NSK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R8 NSK, 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 R8 NSK registered?

R8 NSK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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