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WG53 KRV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,392 mi
Last recorded138,392 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 KRV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 138,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 135,312 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 134,239 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 130,409 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 122,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 119,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 103,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,348 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 90,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,013 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,136 miles

Both front tyres in poor condition(worn + inner sidewalls cracked)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,160 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 57,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,668 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,883 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut in outer side wall, no cord showing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,589 miles

brake fluid level below maximum

front pads wearing low

near side front tyre deep cut in tread,outer wall damage & some tread wear

off side front tyre outer outer tread area wearing

off side rear tyre outer wall damage & some inner treat section wear

rear exhaust clamp joints coroding

Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,308 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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WG53 KRV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WG53 KRV, 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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What year was WG53 KRV registered?

WG53 KRV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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