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KL03 EAK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

154,669 mi
Last recorded154,669 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 EAK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 154,669 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 154,645 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 154,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 149,951 miles

Under body sealed

under try s fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 147,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 141,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 129,536 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 129,292 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 121,405 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 121,402 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,462 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 113,462 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 105,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 99,933 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 99,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2013 95,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2013 95,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 85,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,415 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,049 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 73,043 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 68,338 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,238 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 57,142 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,114 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,216 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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KL03 EAK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KL03 EAK, 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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KL03 EAK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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