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KF53 HLK

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,392 mi
Last recorded98,392 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 HLK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 98,392 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 97,845 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 96,696 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 94,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,953 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 93,313 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 89,734 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine and rear diff ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,669 miles

Nearside Front brake wear indicator wire adrift

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 88,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake wear indicator wire adrift

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,951 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,587 miles

front and rear number plates poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,273 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 68,553 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,030 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 55,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 55,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,542 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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KF53 HLK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KF53 HLK, 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 KF53 HLK registered?

KF53 HLK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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