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KT53 HBO

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,536 mi
Last recorded126,536 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 HBO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 126,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 121,222 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 114,141 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 114,137 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 Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 103,581 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,792 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 30 Apr 2019 101,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,727 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 98,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,503 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,068 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,740 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,759 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,829 miles

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

washers ok on drivers side not passengers side

Fail 27 Feb 2012 59,556 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,556 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 52,610 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,758 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 47,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,996 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 16,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,439 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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KT53 HBO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KT53 HBO, 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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KT53 HBO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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