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WM53 KXA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,590 mi
Last recorded49,590 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 KXA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 49,590 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 47,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 46,847 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 44,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,335 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,813 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,114 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,904 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 36,472 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 34,820 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 33,570 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 32,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,749 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 28,178 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 26,133 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,838 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 17,676 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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WM53 KXA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WM53 KXA, 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 WM53 KXA registered?

WM53 KXA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is WM53 KXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 KXA shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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