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K12 YEO

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,961 mi
Last recorded91,961 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 91,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel area checked on ramp no faults found

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 91,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel area checked on ramp no faults found

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn smooth inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,920 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front slight play in wheel

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,619 miles

outer edge both front tyres

Fail 6 Oct 2021 91,619 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

outer edge both front tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,396 miles

both front tyres outer edges

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,254 miles

inner edge o/s/r tyre

outer edge n/s/f tyre

outer edge o/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2019 91,254 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

inner edge o/s/r tyre

outer edge n/s/f tyre

outer edge o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,862 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge bald

o/s/f tyre outer edge bald patch

o/s/r tyre inner edge bald

play o/s inner steering joint

Fail 18 Jul 2018 90,862 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre outer edge bald

o/s/f tyre outer edge bald patch

o/s/r tyre inner edge bald

play o/s inner steering joint

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,709 miles

n/s side repeater colour

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/e tyre outer edge

o/s/r tyre inner and outer edges

play o/s inner steering joint

Fail 27 Apr 2017 90,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very low and very dim (1.8.A.1b)

n/s side repeater colour

n/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/e tyre outer edge

o/s/r tyre inner and outer edges

play o/s inner steering joint

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,841 miles

both front tyres outer edges

n/s/r tyre inner edge

o/s image very dim

rear pads low

slight play o/s/f wheel

Fail 7 Aug 2015 89,841 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres outer edges

n/s/r tyre inner edge

o/s image very dim

rear pads low

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,002 miles

outer edge n/s/f tyre

rear pads

Fail 28 Jul 2014 89,002 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

outer edge n/s/f tyre

rear pads

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,309 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,215 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,857 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 71,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,759 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,845 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 65,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,366 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 YEO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K12 YEO, 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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K12 YEO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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