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KE53 UVZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,698 mi
Last recorded82,698 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 UVZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,698 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,514 miles

front brake calipers upsidedown )(require swapping from side to side

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,683 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in inner sidewall

Nearside windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,099 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear diff bushes heavily worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,780 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 55,780 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,941 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,521 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 43,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,287 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 42,287 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,914 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,023 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 27,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,156 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 20,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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KE53 UVZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KE53 UVZ, 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 KE53 UVZ registered?

KE53 UVZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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