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KM53 BOO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,875 mi
Last recorded115,875 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 BOO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 115,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,913 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,600 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,123 miles

Slight play in Nsf track end

Fail 14 Mar 2016 100,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged Linkage snapped (3.4.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight play in Nsf track end

Pass 9 Sep 2014 98,512 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,976 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 96,976 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 93,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 83,288 miles

o/s/r brake dic rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2011 83,072 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake dic rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,698 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,961 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,534 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,886 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,635 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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KM53 BOO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KM53 BOO, 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 KM53 BOO registered?

KM53 BOO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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