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SN53 PKK

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,661 mi
Last recorded109,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 PKK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 109,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 105,237 miles

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under cover & under body panels fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,832 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 93,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 90,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 84,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear discs slightly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,266 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 70,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,091 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,253 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,946 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 37,942 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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SN53 PKK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SN53 PKK, 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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SN53 PKK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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