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KJ53 WVM

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

21,389 mi
Last recorded21,389 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 21,389 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 21,180 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 20,921 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 20,628 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 20,407 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 20,369 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 20,308 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 20,293 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 20,046 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 18,936 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 18,464 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 17,933 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 17,226 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,168 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 16,150 miles

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

o/s rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,020 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,226 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 11,700 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 10,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,149 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 WVM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ53 WVM registered?

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

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The MOT history for KJ53 WVM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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