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KD53 UAL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,899 mi
Last recorded138,899 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 UAL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 138,899 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 138,705 miles

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

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

n/s mirror loose

slight oil leak from diff

Fail 19 Aug 2021 138,705 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

n/s mirror loose

slight oil leak from diff

Fail 17 Aug 2021 138,701 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 136,759 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 134,218 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 128,899 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

all brake discs worn

Fail 19 Sep 2018 128,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2017 120,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 112,588 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,947 miles

Centre Front exhaust joint is missing a fixing

clutch whining & vibrating

Fail 11 Sep 2015 105,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure across tread block 255/35r19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall & across tread block 255/35r19 (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front exhaust joint is missing a fixing

clutch whining & vibrating

Pass 19 Sep 2014 99,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

small stone chips to windshield

wipers splitting and smearing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 93,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ride height headlamp adjusting linkage broken

Pass 6 Jul 2012 87,141 miles

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2012 86,927 miles

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

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,905 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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 75,270 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 75,270 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,907 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,921 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 53,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,486 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 52,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,902 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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KD53 UAL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KD53 UAL, 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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KD53 UAL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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