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KJ53 WUM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,982 mi
Last recorded118,982 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 WUM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2018 118,982 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements [ both] (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ both front] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 113,117 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 113,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 104,419 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

engine man warning light on

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,150 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 97,150 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 94,382 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 94,377 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 80,265 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 80,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 May 2009 73,685 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 62,570 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 62,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,044 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 WUM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KJ53 WUM, 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 WUM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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