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KW03 UZD

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,706 mi
Last recorded51,706 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 UZD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 51,706 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 51,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 51,254 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 50,979 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 50,973 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 50,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 50,536 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 50,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 49,433 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 49,431 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub mtg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 48,067 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 46,620 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,443 miles

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 6 Aug 2014 39,925 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,359 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 34,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,607 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 34,607 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 34,175 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,191 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 32,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,593 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,860 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 20 Apr 2007 30,029 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 28,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,244 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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KW03 UZD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KW03 UZD, 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 KW03 UZD registered?

KW03 UZD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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