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EY03 WCU

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,497 mi
Last recorded105,497 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 WCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 105,497 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 105,174 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,234 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 102,229 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,969 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 94,137 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre very much on limit

Pass 24 Oct 2015 88,140 miles

undertrays

Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,428 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 86,426 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 83,205 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 83,205 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,070 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 80,869 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,162 miles

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,718 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 71,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside front lower traction control sensor defective.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 67,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 55,948 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,073 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,895 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,948 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,493 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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EY03 WCU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 EY03 WCU, 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 EY03 WCU registered?

EY03 WCU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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