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YR53 KPK

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,898 mi
Last recorded97,898 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 KPK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 97,898 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 97,108 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 96,441 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 96,407 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 96,110 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 95,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 95,519 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015
Fail 11 Apr 2015

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,172 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 90,799 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 85,760 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 78,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,671 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,850 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,881 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 47,881 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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YR53 KPK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YR53 KPK, 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 YR53 KPK registered?

YR53 KPK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is YR53 KPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 KPK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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