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KG53 WZL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,152 mi
Last recorded104,152 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 WZL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 104,152 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 101,675 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 101,675 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 101,275 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2023 101,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded around tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not attached to arm(bracket broken) (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 100,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 100,838 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 100,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,087 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,362 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,188 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,043 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 84,469 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 77,752 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 71,112 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,325 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008
Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,592 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 WZL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KG53 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

KG53 WZL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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