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EN53 KNG

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,132 mi
Last recorded130,132 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 KNG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 130,132 miles

All discs have surface corrosion appear to have been stood

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 130,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All discs have surface corrosion appear to have been stood

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 129,141 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 23 Sep 2020 124,302 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 117,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 117,205 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken on the o/s/f arm (bar is detached) (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both have characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear(leaking at centre of the car,at the clip) popped on the brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tpms light on

Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,403 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 13 Dec 2016 107,620 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,512 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 101,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,280 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 93,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,247 miles

inner sidewalls of both front tyres are starting to split not reaching the cords

Fail 16 Oct 2012 80,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

inner sidewalls of both front tyres are starting to split not reaching the cords

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,540 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 67,540 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,943 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,850 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,876 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,027 miles

offside rear tyre slight cut

Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,004 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,770 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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EN53 KNG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EN53 KNG, 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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EN53 KNG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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