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RN53 KYU

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,954 mi
Last recorded70,954 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 KYU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,954 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 70,954 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,918 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,388 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 69,125 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,037 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,053 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,719 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,901 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Sep 2010 50,899 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,808 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,740 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,865 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,109 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 20,109 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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RN53 KYU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RN53 KYU, 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 RN53 KYU registered?

RN53 KYU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is RN53 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 KYU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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