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RA53 KNK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,838 mi
Last recorded143,838 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 KNK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 143,838 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 143,677 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 143,432 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 139,727 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 136,355 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 136,355 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 132,350 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 132,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front disc discoloured

Offside Front slight bind when wheel is rotated

puncture warning light illuminated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 128,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/19 bald at edges outside centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 17 Sep 2015 128,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/19 bald at edges outside centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2014 122,905 miles

brake fluid low

Pass 27 Sep 2013 118,686 miles

side repeaters faded, o.s. bonnet grille loose.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 116,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 107,357 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 Aug 2010 98,599 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front height/angle sensor detatched

Pass 25 Aug 2009 82,331 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 50,066 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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RA53 KNK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA53 KNK, 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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RA53 KNK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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