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KD52 AYC

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,812 mi
Last recorded104,812 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 AYC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 104,812 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 98,558 miles

screen chipped, brake pad warning lamp on, o/s/f tyre feathering, o/s/f active suspension link snapped

Fail 19 Sep 2011 98,558 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

screen chipped, brake pad warning lamp on, o/s/f tyre feathering, o/s/f active suspension link snapped

Pass 7 May 2010 97,240 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 97,240 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2009 82,290 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 82,278 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,545 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 41,184 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,161 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,192 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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KD52 AYC 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KD52 AYC, 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 KD52 AYC registered?

KD52 AYC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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