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KEV 9V

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,443 mi
Last recorded102,443 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEV 9V
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 102,443 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 102,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 102,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 101,807 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 101,245 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 101,045 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,808 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,083 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device mounting point (to wishbone) corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust clamps corroded/ broken

offside front headlamp adjusting unit broken

Fail 10 Mar 2015 98,191 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust clamps corroded/ broken

offside front headlamp adjusting unit broken

Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 94,199 miles

2 rear silencer to pipes clamps broken n/s

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid resevoir level below max

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 18 Nov 2013 94,199 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

2 rear silencer to pipes clamps broken n/s

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid resevoir level below max

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,057 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,133 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 69,755 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 64,766 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,313 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,448 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,955 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 47,478 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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KEV 9V is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KEV 9V, 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 KEV 9V registered?

KEV 9V is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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