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LW03 WRN

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,798 mi
Last recorded123,798 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 WRN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 123,798 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 123,787 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 120,237 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 113,881 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 113,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 105,328 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tracking needed

Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,319 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 95,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body hight sensor lower joint broken

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2012 85,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,102 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 85,077 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,322 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,617 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 74,607 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,775 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 68,766 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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,445 miles

freeplay o/s track rod end

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop damaged

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear shock top mounts starting to break away

rear tyres approaching legal limit 255/35/zr19

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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LW03 WRN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LW03 WRN, 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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LW03 WRN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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