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FB53 KLF

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,745 mi
Last recorded87,745 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KLF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 87,745 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 87,012 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 86,490 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 84,700 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 83,189 miles

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 19 Dec 2017 83,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,012 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 80,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 77,595 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,676 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 70,288 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,132 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake vibration

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,820 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 50,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,731 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,350 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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FB53 KLF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FB53 KLF, 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 FB53 KLF registered?

FB53 KLF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is FB53 KLF safe to buy?

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