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X11 NCK

2003 BMW M3

Gold Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

150,164 mi
Last recorded150,164 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 NCK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 150,164 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 144,062 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 135,563 miles

Offside Front Wing corroded .

Pass 25 Jan 2023 123,718 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 123,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 115,418 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 112,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 112,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front waring on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,784 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to tyre sidewall

Oil leak on rear differential

Pass 20 Feb 2019 108,972 miles

Rear differential has oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2019 108,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear differential has oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2018 108,503 miles

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

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

rear brakes squealing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,890 miles

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

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

rear brakes squealing

Fail 15 Feb 2017 107,890 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes squealing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 105,093 miles

front tyres inner edges tread stepping

Fail 17 Feb 2016 105,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres inner edges tread stepping

Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,215 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,767 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 87,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 87,441 miles

Rear exhaust flanges cracked and severely corroded

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 87,441 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust flanges cracked and severely corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 83,535 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,969 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 79,060 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 79,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,925 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,740 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 63,051 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 44,279 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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X11 NCK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Gold 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 X11 NCK, 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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X11 NCK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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