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VO53 KKW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,834 mi
Last recorded99,834 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 KKW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel aches slightly corroded

rear differential leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2019 96,302 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear body support beam corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

diff damp

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,852 miles

both front metal brake pipes greased

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,871 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,444 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 74,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Front (1.8)

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing badly on both edges

Fail 9 Oct 2014 70,398 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres low on edges ( inners )

rear exhaust back box clamps are badly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,398 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low on edges ( inners )

rear exhaust back box clamps are badly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2014 70,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,658 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,455 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box clamp broken/corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2012 56,800 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 52,380 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,380 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,799 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,561 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,191 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,793 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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VO53 KKW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO53 KKW, 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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VO53 KKW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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