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RA53 KXP

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,692 mi
Last recorded67,692 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 67,692 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 67,387 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

osr brake flexi hose insecure

Fail 25 May 2015 67,387 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

osr brake flexi hose insecure

tyre runflat lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,107 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)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

knocking from steering

Fail 27 May 2013 66,340 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre slight cracking inside tread patteren and on 4mm

Pass 27 May 2013 66,340 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre slight cracking inside tread patteren and on 4mm

Pass 15 May 2012 65,840 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

drivers front tyre cracking in middle of tyre not to cords

exhaust brackets between back box and centre section corroded and breaking up exhaust still secure

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 26 May 2011 63,868 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 60,951 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 60,951 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 58,283 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pad light on,pads ok.

slight play n/s of steering rack.

tyre light on.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 52,734 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pad light on,pads ok.

slight play n/s of steering rack.

tyre light on.

Pass 15 May 2007 47,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,776 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 KXP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RA53 KXP, 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 KXP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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