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R16 KSN

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,457 mi
Last recorded81,457 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 KSN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 81,457 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 73,779 miles

nsf and nsr tyre have deep cuts to sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,247 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 63,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,530 miles

Damage to outer sidewall of offside front tyre - ply or cords not exposed.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2009 51,166 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Damage to outer sidewall of offside front tyre - ply or cords not exposed.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,971 miles

slight play in n/s ball joint

Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,262 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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R16 KSN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R16 KSN, 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 R16 KSN registered?

R16 KSN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is R16 KSN safe to buy?

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