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A13 NCB

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,375 mi
Last recorded110,375 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 NCB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 110,375 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 109,635 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear seats removed ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 109,290 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 108,871 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

vehicle has lowerd suspension fitted

vehicle has up graded brake s fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 108,140 miles

Front race seat fitted

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

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

vehicle fitted up rated brakes

vehicle is fitted with lowerd suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,686 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 104,561 miles

tpms lamp on

Fail 14 Aug 2018 104,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,991 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,559 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,389 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 53,172 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 41,145 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 41,145 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,392 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,618 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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 8 Jun 2007 27,181 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 27,181 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 21,298 miles

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

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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A13 NCB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A13 NCB, 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 A13 NCB registered?

A13 NCB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is A13 NCB safe to buy?

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