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KJZ 1596

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,213 mi
Last recorded115,213 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJZ 1596
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 115,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 115,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 111,690 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 111,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 105,527 miles

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

exhaust rear joint braking up and blowing slightly

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2015 105,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust rear joint braking up and blowing slightly

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 101,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust joint corroded

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 24 May 2013 96,460 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 96,460 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

tyre pressure warning light on

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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KJZ 1596 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 KJZ 1596, 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 KJZ 1596 registered?

KJZ 1596 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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