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KJ53 LFM

2003 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,525 mi
Last recorded129,525 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LFM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 129,525 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 127,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,798 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front brake hose perished.

Nearside registration plate lamp lens missing.

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly out of shape.

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 105,447 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge 225 40 19

rear diff oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 105,404 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge 225 40 19

offside front brake holding on slightly

rear diff oil leak

secondary catch on bonnet seized

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,108 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 118,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both rear bottom ball joints.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 115,526 miles

n/s front tyre scrubbed to canvas = inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 112,956 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 102,308 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 99,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,898 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,950 miles

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

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

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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KJ53 LFM is a 2003 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KJ53 LFM, 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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KJ53 LFM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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