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WR53 KKU

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,106 mi
Last recorded53,106 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 KKU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 53,106 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 53,038 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Flat battery! (7.12 (e))

Brake pad wear illuminated!

tpms on.

Pass 1 Nov 2024 51,796 miles

tpms on.

Pass 1 Nov 2023 49,858 miles

tpms on.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 48,471 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms on.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,041 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 45,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Consider replacing! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 43,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace" (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Second stage rubber visable" Advised replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 43,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ? (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace" (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Second stage rubber visable" Advised replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,240 miles

Engine mangement light on?

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

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

tpms light on!

Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,667 miles

EML warning on

Offside Rear 225-40-19 tyre worn out on edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,469 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 34,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,956 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,512 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,412 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,318 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 15,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 11,853 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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WR53 KKU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 WR53 KKU, 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 WR53 KKU registered?

WR53 KKU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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The MOT history for WR53 KKU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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