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KN03 UPM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,357 mi
Last recorded86,357 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 UPM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 86,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 83,792 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 80,975 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,213 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 79,736 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,991 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,667 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 78,667 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,015 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 76,330 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 71,105 miles

nearside front backplate loose

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,688 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs corrodid

Fail 16 Nov 2012 67,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs corrodid

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,844 miles

spare numberplates found in the boot.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,508 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,933 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,390 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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KN03 UPM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KN03 UPM, 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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KN03 UPM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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