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CF03 WAM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,652 mi
Last recorded103,652 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WAM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,652 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 101,698 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 99,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose vibration on lose housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower level sensor broken in two

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 99,205 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished and cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose vibration on lose housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower level sensor broken in two

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 96,749 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield loose but not likely to fall off.

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 93,880 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 90,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,063 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,053 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 84,557 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,546 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 73,903 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 68,070 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Off side front level sensor broken.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,382 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 65,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2012 61,952 miles

Off side mirror glass slightly loss.

Product over registration plates maybe fail next year.

Slight brake judder from near side rear brake.

Fail 26 May 2012 61,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Off side mirror glass slightly loss.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Product over registration plates maybe fail next year.

Slight brake judder from near side rear brake.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,202 miles

Rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,757 miles

Rear inner brake pads starting to wear low.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,875 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 31,875 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,244 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 19,244 miles

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

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

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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CF03 WAM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CF03 WAM, 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 CF03 WAM registered?

CF03 WAM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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