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JKZ 117

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

136,723 mi
Last recorded136,723 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKZ 117
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 136,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 131,678 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 124,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 120,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 117,646 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 116,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 112,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,351 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,452 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,077 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,726 miles

undertrays covering some parts so unable to check

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front steering rack arms have slight play in inner joints

Pass 8 Feb 2014 73,453 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section bracket cracked and bushes split

Fail 7 Feb 2014 73,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres on 3mm

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 16 Feb 2013 69,665 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres on 3mm

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,016 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,144 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 16 Mar 2009 50,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,567 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,185 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,645 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 36,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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JKZ 117 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JKZ 117, 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 JKZ 117 registered?

JKZ 117 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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