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K155 PDN

2003 BMW M3

Bronze Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,332 mi
Last recorded178,332 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 PDN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 178,332 miles

Front Both front headlamp lenses are misty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 178,332 miles

Front Both front headlamp lenses are misty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 173,104 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 171,436 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 168,122 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 165,696 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 161,931 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

parking brake only just met requirements

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2015 150,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 140,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fuel cap seal just starting to crack and perish

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 130,049 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 119,824 miles

brake discs corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear brake pipes & front to rear brake pipes coated in grease,corrosion to 1 front to rear.

tpm lamp illuminated

Fail 14 Jun 2012 119,781 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake discs corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear brake pipes & front to rear brake pipes coated in grease,corrosion to 1 front to rear.

tpm lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 114,529 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 114,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,590 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 103,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,799 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 83,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,869 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 65,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2007 45,218 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,132 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have damage to sidewall protectors.

Fail 15 Jun 2006 39,132 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have damage to sidewall protectors.

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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K155 PDN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Bronze with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K155 PDN, 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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K155 PDN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is K155 PDN safe to buy?

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