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KC03 HTA

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,758 mi
Last recorded112,758 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 HTA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 112,758 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 112,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2016 111,176 miles

centre exhaust missing securing bolt

offside rear headlamp level/ esp sensor plastic arm is bent due to seized ball joint

parking brake applies little effort 14%

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,971 miles

Both rear tyre inner side walls have cuts

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,001 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn very thin

offside front esp level sensor broken

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust flanges corroded & cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2014 90,001 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn very thin

offside front esp level sensor broken

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust flanges corroded & cracked

Pass 8 May 2013 85,447 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 2 May 2013 85,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,424 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,591 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

slight damage to the off side front tyre side wall

Pass 5 May 2011 71,626 miles

4 under sheilds fitted

front disc;s worn

small cuts on both front tyres on s/walls

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,121 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 54,555 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,030 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,021 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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KC03 HTA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC03 HTA, 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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KC03 HTA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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