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SL03 NLT

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,757 mi
Last recorded75,757 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 NLT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 75,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 75,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 75,385 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,891 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 66,852 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

offside front hight level arm insecure

rear exhaust box clamp corroded and slightly blowing at the joints

slight play on offside steering rack end

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,589 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 57,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 56,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 56,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 50,797 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,808 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,274 miles

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Fail 4 Jul 2007 38,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both side repeaters showing slight white

Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,291 miles

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

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Fail 25 Mar 2006 30,291 miles

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

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

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

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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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SL03 NLT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SL03 NLT, 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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SL03 NLT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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