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Y90 NAR

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,027 mi
Last recorded155,027 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 NAR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 155,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 154,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 154,389 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 154,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 153,538 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2021 151,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 151,348 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing ring

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 150,847 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 150,844 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 149,747 miles

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 22 Feb 2018 148,265 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 146,769 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 145,295 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 145,295 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 142,037 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2015 142,037 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 134,344 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outer side walls damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2013 124,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 115,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2010 100,912 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 84,495 miles

Both front discs worn

Fail 16 Jan 2010 84,494 miles

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

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

Both front discs worn

Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 55,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 37,468 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,851 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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Y90 NAR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y90 NAR, 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 Y90 NAR registered?

Y90 NAR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is Y90 NAR safe to buy?

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