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KP53 BHF

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,609 mi
Last recorded122,609 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 BHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 122,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 121,315 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 121,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 118,356 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,882 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 114,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,743 miles

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

brake pad warning light on dash

rear exhaust bracket is corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,371 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 89,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,448 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,274 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,414 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,229 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,961 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,890 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,052 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 51,052 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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KP53 BHF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KP53 BHF, 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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KP53 BHF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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