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RE03 KNJ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,437 mi
Last recorded122,437 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 KNJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 122,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar link rod ball joint dust cover split but still preventing ingress

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge minor blistering

Fail 23 Oct 2025 122,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar link rod ball joint dust cover split but still preventing ingress

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge minor blistering

Pass 1 Nov 2024 120,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

main feed brake pipes corroded centre and rear

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2023 117,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front jacking block missing

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 117,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front jacking block missing

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 114,122 miles

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

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

brake pad wear light on

rear diff oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2021 111,476 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner inner steering arm has slight play

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,393 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 96,718 miles

1 bolt missing from CAT on exhaust, no exhaust leaks at this time

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Joint point block missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated on dash

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 89,159 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 89,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2016 83,192 miles

Nearside Front slight cracks in tyre side wall

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush as slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewall as cracks slight

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,050 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 58,023 miles

Both front tyres beginning to perish and split outer sidewall

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,526 miles

Brake pad wear sensor light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,203 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 25 Sep 2008 46,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,106 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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RE03 KNJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RE03 KNJ, 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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RE03 KNJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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