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KF03 JSY

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,496 mi
Last recorded106,496 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 JSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,496 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 106,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake disc back plate is loose

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 102,388 miles

nearside front suspension arm inner ball joint worn

offside front anti roll bar link worn

rear of front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,871 miles

Front pads getting low and discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 97,882 miles

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 30 Aug 2016 97,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear very close to fail splitting

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slight play (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,149 miles

offside front tyre damaged on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,233 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,042 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,765 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 70,893 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2009 70,893 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)

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,354 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 59,218 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,205 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 53,205 miles

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

n/s/r tyre at wear indicator

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,812 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 32,812 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)

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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KF03 JSY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KF03 JSY, 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 KF03 JSY registered?

KF03 JSY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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