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RF53 NHL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,428 mi
Last recorded131,428 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 NHL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 131,428 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 131,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 129,514 miles

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft bolt loose

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bellhousing bolt loose

Fail 18 Sep 2015 129,308 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft bolt loose

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bellhousing bolt loose

Pass 28 Aug 2014 121,896 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 105,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear cv gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Tyre pressure monitering system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 26 May 2012 92,458 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 91,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 90,246 miles

Both front tyres worn outer quarters and close to legal limit.

Rear brake pads worn down to apx 3mm thickness

Pass 23 May 2009 86,382 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2009 86,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 80,204 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 60,094 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 60,094 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,345 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 46,345 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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RF53 NHL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RF53 NHL, 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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RF53 NHL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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