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KG53 EYY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,626 mi
Last recorded120,626 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 EYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 120,626 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 117,631 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 116,521 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2023 113,741 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front flexi pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 112,285 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front upper brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 108,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2021 108,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2020 107,475 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 103,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre,offside rear & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear quater (6.1.B.2)

offside headlamp self levelling bracket is deteriorating

Fail 1 Mar 2018 96,193 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre, offside & nearside rear brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear quarter (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust flanges missing a bolt

offside head lamp self levelling bracket deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,632 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 95,632 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 92,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,562 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust joints corroded/broke

front head lamp leveling sensor broke

Fail 20 Mar 2014 85,398 miles

All fout tyres show signs of waer on outer edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs show signs of overheating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,398 miles

All fout tyres show signs of waer on outer edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs show signs of overheating

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,900 miles

Dust seat on nearside front brake caliper insecure.

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 77,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Dust seat on nearside front brake caliper insecure.

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,225 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,761 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,171 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 38,149 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 38,140 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,523 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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KG53 EYY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KG53 EYY, 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 KG53 EYY registered?

KG53 EYY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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