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RK03 NTN

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,596 mi
Last recorded104,596 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 NTN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 104,596 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 102,285 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,346 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 89,956 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,403 miles

Vehicle strengthining plate corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 83,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle strengthining plate corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,308 miles

rear prop shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2017 82,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear prop shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,078 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,300 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 76,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 76,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight level rod under car brocken

rear exhaust clamps brocken but exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Aug 2014 73,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,406 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 68,406 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,624 miles

Air con belt cracked

Airbag light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakefluid change due

Front reg plate cracked

N/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust clamps cracked

Wipers smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,360 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 56,360 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,691 miles

air bag light on

Pass 25 May 2006 40,330 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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RK03 NTN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RK03 NTN, 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 RK03 NTN registered?

RK03 NTN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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