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KIG 8881

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,379 mi
Last recorded28,379 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 8881
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,379 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres are cracking due to age but not showing cords

Pass 8 Aug 2014 20,446 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut in outer side wall, but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Offside rear tyre has cut in outer side wall, but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 19,281 miles

kerb abrasions to nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,590 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 17,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,596 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 16,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,547 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 14,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,347 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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KIG 8881 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KIG 8881, 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 KIG 8881 registered?

KIG 8881 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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