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M77 KDM

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,101 mi
Last recorded78,101 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 KDM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 78,101 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all steel made (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Aug 2025 78,001 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 78,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,667 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 77,038 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust clamps broken

tpms light on

Pass 9 Jun 2022 76,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,785 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 76,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,498 miles

rear diff seal leaking

rear silencer clange clamps broken

Fail 13 Jun 2019 76,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear diff seal leaking

rear silencer clange clamps broken

Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,971 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 75,971 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded frobt to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 74,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,970 miles

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

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

discs in poor condition

offside front tyre perrished

parkbrake effort close to fail

rear exhaust flange clamps broken

Fail 10 Jun 2016 73,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

discs in poor condition

offside front tyre perrished

parkbrake effort close to fail

rear exhaust flange clamps broken

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,407 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracks in sidewall

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 73,407 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracks in sidewall

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,457 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 10 Jun 2014 72,457 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 70,732 miles

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

off side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,373 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 54,978 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 50,535 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,794 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 27 Nov 2006 37,859 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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M77 KDM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M77 KDM, 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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M77 KDM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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