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KE53 VJU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,270 mi
Last recorded133,270 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VJU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 133,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 128,687 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 128,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leaking fron rear differential

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 125,956 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 120,945 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 116,507 miles

Bad oil leak rear diff

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 116,489 miles

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

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

Bad oil leak rear diff

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 103,676 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 90,572 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 3 Jul 2009 76,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,171 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,568 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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KE53 VJU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KE53 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

KE53 VJU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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