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B3 KPA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,757 mi
Last recorded111,757 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 KPA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 111,757 miles

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

Offside Front suspension height sensor arm broken off

Rear brake balance only just passes

Pass 23 Feb 2015 104,602 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,461 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,968 miles

O/S/R Tyre Scrubbed On Edges

Fail 1 Feb 2013 96,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

O/S/R Tyre Scrubbed On Edges

Tyre Pressure Warning Lamp On

Pass 12 Sep 2011 89,305 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 89,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 28 Aug 2010 81,969 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 81,969 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,210 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 77,208 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,403 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,840 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 63,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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B3 KPA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B3 KPA, 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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B3 KPA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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