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RV53 KGK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,315 mi
Last recorded57,315 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 KGK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 57,315 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 56,473 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 55,272 miles

slight play in rack offside

Pass 22 Sep 2022 54,054 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,027 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,886 miles

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 11 Oct 2019 49,299 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 49,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative potentiometer broken (4.1.5 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,813 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,065 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe clamp (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 45,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

all four tyres slightly cracked on outer tread pattern

n/s side repeater lense has condensation

rear headlight levelling sensor seized and causing link rod to bend

rear centre section exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 6 May 2016 45,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres slightly cracked on outer tread pattern

n/s side repeater lense has condensation

rear headlight levelling sensor seized and causing link rod to bend

rear centre section exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,683 miles

NS diff seal- slight leak

front washers weak- but still providing water to clear screen

rear exhaust clampss to pipe fractured but still secure

Fail 24 Apr 2015 44,683 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

NS diff seal- slight leak

front washers weak- but still providing water to clear screen

rear exhaust clampss to pipe fractured but still secure

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,444 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 43,440 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 41,834 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,227 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,486 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 37,966 miles

PLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED

Pass 25 Apr 2009 35,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,559 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,541 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,782 miles

nearside front tyre has a chunk out of the sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,863 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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RV53 KGK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RV53 KGK, 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 RV53 KGK registered?

RV53 KGK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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