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WP52 KVX

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,721 mi
Last recorded130,721 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 KVX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 130,721 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray badly corroded. (4.13 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 129,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray Badly corroded. (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 129,357 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray Badly corroded. (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 125,670 miles

Nearside Front front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (inner wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 125,584 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (inner wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 116,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,737 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 113,733 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired Bracket not attached to strut (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing from exhaust box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,905 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 109,033 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 103,992 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,167 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 97,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing centre exhaust

brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Jan 2013 90,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing centre exhaust

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Oct 2011 87,410 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 87,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,428 miles

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

slight outer sidewall damage offside rear tyre

slight play offside and nearside front steering rack ends

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 79,084 miles

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

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,185 miles

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)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2008 61,034 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,308 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 46,767 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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WP52 KVX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WP52 KVX, 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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WP52 KVX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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