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H21 WBR

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,787 mi
Last recorded134,787 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 WBR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 134,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 131,211 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,537 miles

Fuel Cap seal perished but not preventing seal of the fuel tank

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion of steering components. Not excessive. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,759 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted covering testable items

testable items covered in underseal

Pass 3 Oct 2020 112,755 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 103,843 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes coroding

Undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 2 Jun 2018 100,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 99,465 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 98,743 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 97,268 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 97,268 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 94,037 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 86,677 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2011 70,883 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,154 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,605 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 43,605 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,691 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,910 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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H21 WBR 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 87%.

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 H21 WBR, 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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H21 WBR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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