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PE53 KGV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,657 mi
Last recorded118,657 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 KGV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 118,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 112,448 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 106,606 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 106,606 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 102,024 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,233 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,297 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,712 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,605 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,581 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 74,567 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 66,420 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2010 61,661 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 11 Sep 2009 55,345 miles

exhaust rear silencer clamping brackets cracked and corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2009 55,345 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer clamping brackets cracked and corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,089 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,311 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,734 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)

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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PE53 KGV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PE53 KGV, 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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PE53 KGV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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