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SG53 KKU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,136 mi
Last recorded92,136 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 KKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,136 miles

engine oil leak

middle to rear box exhaust clamp broken

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,069 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,009 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 64,009 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 56,529 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2011 52,173 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,221 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,529 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,131 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,703 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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SG53 KKU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SG53 KKU, 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 SG53 KKU registered?

SG53 KKU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SG53 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 KKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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