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HV03 WGM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,438 mi
Last recorded52,438 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 WGM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 52,438 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 52,386 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 51,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 50,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,543 miles

Central Rear Lower Axle diff has oil leak.

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 47,257 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,124 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,482 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 42,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,251 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,837 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,156 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,149 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 39,433 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 39,433 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,952 miles

rear exhaust box clamps cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2012 38,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust box clamps cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,941 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 38,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,286 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 33,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,681 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner & outer edges

small splits on osr tyre (inner sidewall)

Pass 23 May 2007 25,243 miles

REAR TYRES POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,809 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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HV03 WGM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV03 WGM, 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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HV03 WGM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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