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K33 VBM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,416 mi
Last recorded94,416 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 VBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 94,416 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 93,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 92,508 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 92,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 91,856 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,433 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 91,026 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,624 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,484 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,623 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 84,068 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 72,926 miles

exhaust clamp cracked on rear box

Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 65,590 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 60,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,271 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 46,319 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,319 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,870 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brakes imbalanced

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths low (both 2mm) in centre of tread

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Dec 2008 39,870 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brakes imbalanced

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths low (both 2mm) in centre of tread

o/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,891 miles

n/s indicator repeater colour fading

Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,496 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 17,745 miles

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

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

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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K33 VBM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 K33 VBM, 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 K33 VBM registered?

K33 VBM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is K33 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K33 VBM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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