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K8 MLL

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,585 mi
Last recorded114,585 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 MLL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 114,585 miles

x2 front links have slight play-front to rear brake pipes corroded-parking brake passed on limit-x2 front flexi hoses deteriorated-x2 rear tyres on limit

Pass 7 Apr 2015 114,179 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,754 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 99,303 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 82,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,492 miles

overplated

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 66,005 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,979 miles

slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

slight play in nsf steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,709 miles

slight play in osf bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,779 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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K8 MLL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K8 MLL, 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 K8 MLL registered?

K8 MLL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is K8 MLL safe to buy?

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