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E6 KSD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,112 mi
Last recorded142,112 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 KSD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 142,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 139,977 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 136,027 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 133,967 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 129,144 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 126,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 122,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 115,579 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 115,576 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 114,084 miles

EML light showing fault on dash

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

Offside Front has slight play in rack end

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 111,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 111,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 104,666 miles

OFF SIDE SENSOR FRONT SENSOR ARM IS BROKEN

Fail 11 Apr 2015 104,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

OFF SIDE SENSOR FRONT SENSOR ARM IS BROKEN

OFF SIDE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Pass 12 Apr 2014 99,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,151 miles

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

exhuast corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 98,627 miles

surface rust on rear brake discs

Fail 19 Oct 2011 95,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,550 miles

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,342 miles

small cut in near side front tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2010 88,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

small cut in near side front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,242 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 69,017 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 54,560 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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E6 KSD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E6 KSD, 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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E6 KSD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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