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KE03 FLN

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,365 mi
Last recorded97,365 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 FLN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 97,365 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 96,430 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 95,011 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 94,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake requires attention

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,656 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,771 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 88,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,530 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 85,530 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 81,207 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 75,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,094 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FRONT TO REAR

Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,643 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,577 miles

Evidence or rear transmission / differential oil leak - noise from rear taking up drive.

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

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

Offside front outer wheel rim damage - cut to outer and inner side walls - not deep enough to reach chords / ply.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,465 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 44,873 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,504 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 42,504 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 26,643 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,167 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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KE03 FLN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KE03 FLN, 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

How do I check the history of KE03 FLN?

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What year was KE03 FLN registered?

KE03 FLN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is KE03 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE03 FLN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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