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M7 AKL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,790 mi
Last recorded74,790 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 AKL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 74,790 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 74,282 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,862 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 73,040 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 72,299 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 72,045 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,151 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,199 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,110 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,700 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,897 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 61,282 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 58,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 56,683 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,886 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 50,869 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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 23 Jul 2009 45,783 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,842 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 27 Jul 2007 28,174 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,396 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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M7 AKL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M7 AKL, 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 M7 AKL registered?

M7 AKL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is M7 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 AKL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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