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FD03 WEW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,287 mi
Last recorded104,287 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 WEW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,287 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil over full

fuel cap seal cracked

oil on differential

tpms system indicating fault

Fail 29 Oct 2021 104,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative siezed and bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil over full

fuel cap seal cracked

oil on differential

tpms system indicating fault

Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,978 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil on engine area

TPMS light displayed indicating low tyre pressure(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2019 103,768 miles

Front wear to both brake discs

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear slight imbalance to foot brake effort on roller brake test

engine oil over filled

fuel cap seal cracked

play in o/s/r inner diff joint

Fail 29 Oct 2019 103,763 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front wear to both brake discs

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp inoperative

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear slight imbalance to foot brake effort on roller brake test

engine oil over filled

fuel cap seal cracked

play in o/s/r inner diff joint

Pass 9 May 2018 102,469 miles

corrosion to various brake pipes

front brake discs worn and lipped

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 12 May 2017 99,763 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2016 96,566 miles

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread cracking / perishing

Pass 8 May 2015 93,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil residue on offside rear drive shaft

Fail 8 May 2015 93,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil residue on offside rear drive shaft

Pass 13 May 2014 89,287 miles

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

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 May 2013 85,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,792 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,300 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,852 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,090 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 72,072 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,070 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,452 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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FD03 WEW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD03 WEW, 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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FD03 WEW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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