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K70 OBE

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,288 mi
Last recorded96,288 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 OBE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 96,288 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 95,839 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,698 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 94,981 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 93,434 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,793 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 88,637 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 86,689 miles

engine cover,underbody trays & cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

hieght ride switch not connected

Pass 12 Dec 2014 82,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

ride height switch not connected on offside front

Fail 12 Dec 2014 82,165 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

ride height switch not connected on offside front

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,464 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,116 miles

brake fluid level low

rear diff leak

Fail 4 Dec 2012 72,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake fluid level low

rear diff leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,768 miles

both rear shockabsorber top mounts fitted incorrectl. front headlight automatic adjuster not connected

Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,106 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,686 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,492 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,819 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,687 miles

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

brakes tested bowmonk meter.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 27,628 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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K70 OBE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K70 OBE, 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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What year was K70 OBE registered?

K70 OBE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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