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KD03 FTF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

127,627 mi
Last recorded127,627 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 FTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 127,627 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 126,581 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 126,544 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 125,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 125,782 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 124,507 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 113,112 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 108,634 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 103,266 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,242 miles

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

play in the steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,664 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,193 miles

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

very small split n/side rear side wall

Fail 28 Mar 2013 83,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

very small split n/side rear side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,120 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 75,251 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front load sensor snapped

Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,595 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 68,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,163 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,112 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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KD03 FTF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KD03 FTF, 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 KD03 FTF registered?

KD03 FTF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is KD03 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD03 FTF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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