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K12 AKP

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,839 mi
Last recorded46,839 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 AKP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 46,839 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 46,328 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,041 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 45,849 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 45,371 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,881 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,097 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 43,004 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 41,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 39,747 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,710 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 37,710 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,937 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,512 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,136 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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K12 AKP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 K12 AKP, 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 K12 AKP registered?

K12 AKP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is K12 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 AKP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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