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S13 KBM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,975 mi
Last recorded124,975 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 KBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 124,975 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 122,932 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2024 122,575 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 121,336 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 117,444 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 116,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 114,921 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 112,208 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 108,631 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 108,631 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,019 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 106,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 102,068 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 9 Sep 2013 99,611 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2013 99,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,911 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 82,264 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 11 Jun 2010 71,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,699 miles

Exhaust rattle inside exhaust

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,557 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,657 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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S13 KBM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S13 KBM, 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 S13 KBM registered?

S13 KBM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is S13 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 KBM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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