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KD03 NWT

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

144,626 mi
Last recorded144,626 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 NWT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 144,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 142,302 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lightly liped on both sides O/N O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 142,302 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lightly liped on both sides O/N O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 139,441 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 136,716 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 134,602 miles

Rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2021 132,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 131,894 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 130,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 128,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 125,188 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 125,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,081 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 123,081 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 121,092 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 120,324 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 116,365 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 112,411 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,578 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 104,363 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 98,954 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 90,954 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 83,911 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 75,711 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2006 75,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NWT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NWT, 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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KD03 NWT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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