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KW03 WUR

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,724 mi
Last recorded54,724 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 WUR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,724 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,508 miles

both front tyres worn

o/s/r tyre worn and on legal limit

Fail 18 Aug 2011 50,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn

o/s/r tyre worn and on legal limit

Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,971 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 48,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front brake discs worn thin

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

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

Slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,009 miles

Rear NO plate separating

Fail 4 Nov 2009 42,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear NO plate separating

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,456 miles

Brake pad waring light on

Fail 27 Oct 2008 35,456 miles

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

Brake pad waring light on

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,714 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 25,714 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,558 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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KW03 WUR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KW03 WUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW03 WUR registered?

KW03 WUR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KW03 WUR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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