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YC53 KPB

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,555 mi
Last recorded78,555 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 KPB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 78,555 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear brake pipes are fouling on a fuel line (incorrectly routed)

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe Brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 76,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,262 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 74,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,456 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff, front seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank strap rusty.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,526 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 68,912 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,086 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2014 65,720 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,080 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2010 60,533 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,369 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,401 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,116 miles

ADVISE; †SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS †BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,525 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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YC53 KPB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 YC53 KPB, 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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YC53 KPB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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