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KJ53 RRO

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,622 mi
Last recorded115,622 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 RRO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 115,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed

Fail 12 Jun 2025 115,622 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed

Pass 13 Jun 2022 115,421 miles

Protective undertrays fitted

Rear Seat removed

Pass 4 Jun 2021 115,322 miles

All passenger seats removed

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear, both (1.1.11 (c))

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 114,640 miles

Protective undertrays fitted.

Rear Seats removed

Pass 5 Apr 2019 112,483 miles

Rear Seats removed

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 104,015 miles

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

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

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

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

slight power steering fluid leak from pipe

Pass 28 Jan 2017 99,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 93,643 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 93,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 86,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,216 miles

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

Rear exhaust flanges cracked and corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,782 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,699 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in the windscreen

near side rear tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

off side rear tyre is badly worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,988 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,520 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,219 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,363 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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KJ53 RRO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RRO, 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 KJ53 RRO registered?

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

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