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WP52 KVY

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

112,123 mi
Last recorded112,123 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 112,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 111,681 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,343 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 109,343 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 107,786 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 107,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 105,858 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,497 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,925 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,817 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 98,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,492 miles

both front to rear brake pipes greased at rear

rear exhaust clamps corroded, exhaust secure at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,984 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 92,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,294 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,336 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,053 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 75,032 miles

###strong advise### automatic headlights leveling adjuster damaged

###strong advise### both fronts ,offside and nearside,brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2010 67,051 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 67,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,480 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,391 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 39,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,071 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2005 22,864 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 22,820 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 KVY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 WP52 KVY, 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 WP52 KVY registered?

WP52 KVY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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