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KB03 NPU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,138 mi
Last recorded140,138 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 NPU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 140,138 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 139,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 138,941 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 138,559 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 138,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 137,606 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 135,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 134,017 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 133,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 131,779 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 128,366 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 122,326 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 117,737 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 114,831 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 113,611 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 107,636 miles

front brake discs worn rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2011 107,636 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,380 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 41,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,984 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,746 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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KB03 NPU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KB03 NPU, 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 KB03 NPU registered?

KB03 NPU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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