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BJ03 WZK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,997 mi
Last recorded74,997 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WZK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded leading from brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 74,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall from excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall from excessive cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded leading from brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 73,356 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside leading from brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 73,353 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam switch inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside leading from brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake pads showing signs of age rather than thickness

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,402 miles

brake disc,s corroded all

Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,355 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 67,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,198 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 56,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,433 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 50,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,070 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,704 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 41,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,894 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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BJ03 WZK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ03 WZK, 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 BJ03 WZK registered?

BJ03 WZK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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