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EY03 WCV

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

157,037 mi
Last recorded157,037 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 WCV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 157,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 156,390 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 154,525 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 152,136 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 150,979 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 150,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate loose

both front coil springs ill fitting at bottom

slight corrosion both front brake pipes to flexi's

Pass 28 Aug 2018 144,572 miles

Nearside Front indicator slightly dull

slight corrosion both front brake pipes to flexi,s

Pass 24 Aug 2017 138,580 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 30 Aug 2016 131,120 miles

full length under tray fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2016 131,120 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing hub bush bolt may be slack or damaged (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

full length under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 125,783 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2014 116,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 88,594 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,460 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 54,719 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,912 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2009 40,846 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,900 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 May 2009 39,861 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,098 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,413 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,501 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

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 WCV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

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

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