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KL53 JZA

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,427 mi
Last recorded129,427 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 JZA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 129,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 129,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 128,307 miles

Central exhaust joint has bolt missing not loose or blowing

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four suspension coil springs are not standard

Fail 25 Mar 2024 128,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central exhaust joint has bolt missing not loose or blowing

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four suspension coil springs are not standard

tpms waring light on

Pass 16 Mar 2023 126,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 126,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 124,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 124,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear,behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 120,325 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 114,839 miles

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

under trays fitted. obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2020 114,723 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

under trays fitted. obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,504 miles

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 1 Mar 2018 102,414 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 102,293 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken off (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes on n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 95,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes on n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,781 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 80,713 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,911 miles

Oil leak

damage to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre and worn on edge

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,881 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 66,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 60,886 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,671 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,149 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,674 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,856 miles

n/s/r tyre has a slice in side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,317 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,104 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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KL53 JZA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KL53 JZA, 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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KL53 JZA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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