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KD53 YUR

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,251 mi
Last recorded56,251 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 YUR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 56,251 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.

Rear Differential oil seepage.

Fail 12 Aug 2026 56,251 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated.

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

Rear Differential oil seepage.

Pass 11 Aug 2025 53,926 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower head lamp levelling device corroded bracket broken but still attached

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Differential oil seepage.

Fail 5 Aug 2025 53,923 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower head lamp levelling device corroded bracket broken but still attached

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Differential oil seepage.

Rear Tyres over 10 years old.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 45,492 miles

Offside Front Lower head lamp levelling device corroded bracket broken but still attached

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,940 miles

Offside Front head lamp levelling device corroded bracket broken but still attached

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 42,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 42,107 miles

Front head lamp levelling device corroded bracket broken but still attached.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,874 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front levelling device corroded bracket broken but still attached.

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Self levelling device corroded bracket broken but still attached

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both sides (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 41,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Self levelling device bracket corroded.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,568 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,395 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small cuts in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/s/f tyre has some cuts in the outer wall

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,877 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,115 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,514 miles

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

N/S/F tyre cut on outer side wall but not down to cords

N/S/R tyre cut on outer side wall but not down to cords

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,612 miles

CUT IN BEAD PROTECTOR RIB ON N/S/R TYRE

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,129 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount split on offside.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,183 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,767 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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KD53 YUR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KD53 YUR, 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 YUR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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