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W8 KYK

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,966 mi
Last recorded69,966 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 KYK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 69,966 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 69,380 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs very badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 20 May 2025 69,378 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs very badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2024 68,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 68,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Load Level (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 68,608 miles

Diff oil leak.

TPMS light is on

Pass 11 Apr 2022 68,583 miles

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

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

TPMS Light On

Pass 14 Apr 2021 68,574 miles

Diff oil leaking .

Front brake disc corroded/pitted .

Fail 14 Apr 2021 68,574 miles

Diff oil leaking .

Front brake disc corroded/pitted .

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 68,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 67,755 miles

Chips in the windscreen

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2017 67,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,231 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall damage // worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,873 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Nearside front tyre worn inner & outer edges & cracking

chip in the windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,873 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn inner & outer edges & cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

chip in the windscreen

Pass 6 May 2014 61,076 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,881 miles

chip in the windscreen

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,617 miles

ABS light doesnt go out

auxilary drive belt cracking

brake pad warning light is on

chips in windscreen

tyre pressure light is on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 55,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ABS light doesnt go out

auxilary drive belt cracking

brake pad warning light is on

chips in windscreen

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 7 May 2011 51,434 miles

play in offside of steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are cut on outer sidewalls

Fail 4 May 2011 51,400 miles

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

Front tyres are cut on outer side walls.

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

Play in offside rack end.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,025 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer side wall.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear tyres are worn to 2mm on inside edges.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,410 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 39,410 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,582 miles

both front tyres excesive wear, both shoulders

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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W8 KYK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W8 KYK, 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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W8 KYK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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