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K7 RKV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

126,668 mi
Last recorded126,668 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 RKV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 126,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 122,766 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 119,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 114,718 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 114,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 108,543 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 108,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 103,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 100,466 miles

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,124 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 96,119 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to excessively corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 90,426 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 90,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,975 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 78,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,135 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,622 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,373 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 43,773 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 38,357 miles

under tray cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,574 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,844 miles

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)

o/s/front tyre cut but not showing cord

Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,243 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,225 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 22,928 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,367 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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K7 RKV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 K7 RKV, 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 K7 RKV registered?

K7 RKV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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