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KJ53 LHL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,901 mi
Last recorded158,901 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LHL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 158,901 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 156,844 miles

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

Strut brace fitted - advise to check correct fittings used, all secure at time of test

Fail 27 May 2025 156,844 miles

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

Strut brace fitted - advise to check correct fittings used, all secure at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 153,766 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 153,202 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 153,201 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 149,168 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,537 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 141,025 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 141,026 miles

Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on tread edges

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

Oil weep around sump plug

Weep on rear prop seal

Pass 8 Oct 2018 133,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 125,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 119,652 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,701 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 106,488 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,379 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 94,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 87,118 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,548 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 78,708 miles

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

engine check light on

offside door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2010 78,705 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine check light on

offside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,892 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,863 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,994 miles

front tyres getting low on inner/outter edges

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 LHL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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