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MF53 KKJ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

119,330 mi
Last recorded119,330 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 KKJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 119,330 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 119,319 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 117,886 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 117,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 115,736 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 114,239 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 114,233 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 112,035 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 112,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop lamp not lit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 109,620 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 109,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2018 107,357 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 107,357 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 104,968 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 104,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 102,059 miles

bulb warning message on dashboard but all bulbs operational

Pass 19 Nov 2015 98,446 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 90,599 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 81,031 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 81,031 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 78,339 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 75,171 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,907 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 67,907 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,470 miles

rear silencer joint clamps cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2010 63,470 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

A/C belt cracked

PAS belt cracked

o/s/f tyre cracking along tread and worn on inner edge

o/s/r diff seal leaking

rear silencer joint clamps cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,220 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,440 miles

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

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

The O/S/F wing repeater has condensation in it.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,440 miles

The O/S/F wing repeater has condensation in it.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 42,471 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,871 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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MF53 KKJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 MF53 KKJ, 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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MF53 KKJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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