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EO53 KZN

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,504 mi
Last recorded161,504 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 KZN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 161,504 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 150,932 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 153,277 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 147,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 147,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 140,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 129,630 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 122,898 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre outer wall cut

Offside front suspension leveller linkage broken.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 122,898 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall cut

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front suspension leveller linkage broken.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 115,210 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 115,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2012 109,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Sep 2010 90,242 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 90,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

All brake discs corroded.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,198 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 76,197 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,208 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 63,208 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 63,062 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,841 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,230 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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EO53 KZN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EO53 KZN, 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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EO53 KZN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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