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K24 URC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,754 mi
Last recorded119,754 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 URC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 119,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2025 118,838 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 117,718 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 116,742 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 115,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 113,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 113,482 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 113,014 miles

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2018 110,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted undertrays fittedobsecuring some components

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,881 miles

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,986 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,296 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 82,296 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,653 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,476 miles

n/s front brake pad sensor loose

Fail 18 Jan 2012 78,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front brake pad sensor loose

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,944 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 67,903 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 65,216 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,826 miles

warning lights on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,829 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,515 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges 3/4mm 225/40/zr19/michelin

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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K24 URC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K24 URC, 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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K24 URC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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