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KJ03 HYB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,514 mi
Last recorded105,514 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 HYB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 105,514 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 103,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 103,845 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 103,692 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 103,611 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 103,465 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 102,711 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 102,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,386 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 102,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 100,430 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 100,407 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,397 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 95,961 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,961 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 17 May 2011 82,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 75,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,118 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2008 63,399 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,192 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,139 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2006 40,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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KJ03 HYB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KJ03 HYB, 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 KJ03 HYB registered?

KJ03 HYB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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