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AX53 KEK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,267 mi
Last recorded122,267 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KEK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 122,267 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 121,083 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 4 Nov 2023 121,003 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 120,382 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 119,452 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 119,416 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 119,356 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 116,559 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 116,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 110,341 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 103,753 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 103,752 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 97,389 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 89,471 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 82,691 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,976 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 69,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

slight leak of oil from both rear diff seals

Pass 19 Dec 2009 61,734 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 50,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2008 50,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,678 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 31,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,161 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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AX53 KEK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AX53 KEK, 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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AX53 KEK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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