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KE03 MAB

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,404 mi
Last recorded89,404 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 MAB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 89,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 88,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 87,216 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 86,517 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 85,321 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 83,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 11 Jul 2020 81,617 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 78,122 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,898 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 75,096 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,573 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,493 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,460 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged+tread low inside edge

o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

petrol cap seal perished

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,425 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2012 61,425 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2011 58,859 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,967 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,824 miles

Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 42,824 miles

Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,434 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 MAB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MAB, 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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KE03 MAB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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