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WX03 NBE

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,065 mi
Last recorded73,065 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 NBE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 73,065 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 72,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 71,917 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside Undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,161 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,390 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 69,814 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,961 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 68,421 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 limit !! (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 67,067 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 67,060 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust clamps corroded

surface cracks to o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

centre to rear exhaust joint slightly deteriorated

corrosion to all suspension bolts/nuts

surface cracks to o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 8 Sep 2014 63,999 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all suspension bolts/nuts corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

cracks to both front tyre treads - cords not showing

Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,295 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,540 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 60,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 60,467 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2007 46,228 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,712 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,097 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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WX03 NBE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX03 NBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX03 NBE registered?

WX03 NBE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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