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KW03 VBL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,759 mi
Last recorded116,759 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 VBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 116,759 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 110,395 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,874 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 107,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall slight damage on rim protector

Pass 11 Jan 2017 105,864 miles

Engine covers & Under trays are fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 97,968 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 97,949 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,289 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 25 May 2013 80,522 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 68,017 miles

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

front tyres starting to crack on edge

Pass 5 May 2012 68,017 miles

front tyres starting to crack on edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,476 miles

Advise,all tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 5 May 2010 53,197 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,622 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,103 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,228 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,865 miles

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

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 VBL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black 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 KW03 VBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW03 VBL registered?

KW03 VBL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KW03 VBL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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