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C14 KNS

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,071 mi
Last recorded90,071 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 KNS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 90,071 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 90,043 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 88,792 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 88,021 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2021 87,500 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,209 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,675 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,116 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 85,598 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,036 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,412 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 76,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 70,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 64,123 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 61,078 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,632 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 44,685 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,979 miles

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

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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C14 KNS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C14 KNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C14 KNS registered?

C14 KNS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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