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M111 KNX

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

77,392 mi
Last recorded77,392 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 KNX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 77,392 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 77,390 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 77,182 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 76,438 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 76,438 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 76,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 75,378 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 74,837 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 74,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil level low

Pass 6 May 2020 73,996 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 72,914 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 71,988 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2017 69,006 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 69,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 65,841 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 65,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,833 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 61,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 57,502 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 57,272 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,378 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,378 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,988 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 53,987 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,981 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 50,981 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

front brake discs worn(advice replacing)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,621 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 43,539 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 43,539 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,398 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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M111 KNX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 M111 KNX, 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 M111 KNX registered?

M111 KNX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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