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S27 NGM

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

135,132 mi
Last recorded135,132 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 NGM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 135,132 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 132,432 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 128,415 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 125,844 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 122,508 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,934 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 115,728 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 113,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,321 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 104,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted on test (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,687 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak on all rear diff seals

rear exhaust flange joints corroded

slight play n/s o/s rear suspension shock absorber top mountings

Fail 22 Sep 2014 90,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak on all rear diff seals

rear exhaust flange joints corroded

slight play n/s o/s rear suspension shock absorber top mountings

Fail 10 Sep 2014 90,662 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,075 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 80,075 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,623 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light showing on dash

offside tyre has cut in side wall but mot down to cords

Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,152 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 69,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlight adjuster on offside front wishbone arm broken

Pass 24 Jul 2010 65,797 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,723 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,254 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 55,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,232 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 46,003 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,695 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 39,695 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,417 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 32,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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S27 NGM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S27 NGM, 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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S27 NGM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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