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LD03 WVX

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,054 mi
Last recorded110,054 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 WVX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 110,054 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 109,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 107,099 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 105,151 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,027 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre wall.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 97,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

damage to n/s/f tyre wall.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,305 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

found evidence of nearside rear tyre contacting wheel arch however not at time of test

found evidence of offside rear tyre contacting on wheel arch however not touching at time of test

fuel filler cap seal cracked

nearside front tyre slightly fouls on plastic wheel arch liner on full lock

offside front tyre slightly fouls on plastic wheel arch liner on full lock

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2015 78,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

found evidence of nearside rear tyre contacting wheel arch however not at time of test

found evidence of offside rear tyre contacting on wheel arch however not touching at time of test

fuel filler cap seal cracked

nearside front tyre slightly fouls on plastic wheel arch liner on full lock

offside front tyre slightly fouls on plastic wheel arch liner on full lock

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,022 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 66,814 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 66,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,463 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,522 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,815 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,712 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 52,712 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front numberplate deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2008 46,021 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front numberplate deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,052 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 38,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,669 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

knicks noticed out of all tyre rim protectors to some degree or other.

offside front anti-roll bar link rod bent slightly.

rear number plate backing deteriorating slightly.

slight play noticed in offside trackrod arm inner joint under load and on turn plates.

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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LD03 WVX 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 76%.

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 LD03 WVX, 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 LD03 WVX registered?

LD03 WVX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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