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KF53 NPY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,840 mi
Last recorded95,840 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 NPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 95,840 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 95,076 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 94,868 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 93,020 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 92,857 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,489 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,463 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,648 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 79,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge / blistering (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 74,513 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust join has 1 pair of flanges missing and one flange broken. System still secure at time of test.

Fail 22 Dec 2015 70,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust join has 1 pair of flanges missing and one flange broken. System still secure at time of test.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 65,786 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2014 65,786 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,699 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 61,699 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,375 miles

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

rear exhaust brakets missing / broken

Fail 15 Aug 2011 53,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing in/out side edge

rear exhaust brakets missing / broken

Pass 28 Aug 2010 45,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,530 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 37,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,865 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 27,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,211 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,524 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 NPY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KF53 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

KF53 NPY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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