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S33 KGM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,827 mi
Last recorded146,827 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 KGM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 146,827 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 145,126 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 143,463 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 140,244 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 138,476 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 137,885 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 134,348 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 127,826 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 124,426 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 121,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 113,247 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 101,991 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 101,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,442 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 90,442 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,146 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,293 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,184 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 60,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,145 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,407 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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S33 KGM 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 S33 KGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S33 KGM registered?

S33 KGM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is S33 KGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 KGM 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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