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LY03 WOV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

132,792 mi
Last recorded132,792 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 WOV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 132,792 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap sealing ring slight perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2024 130,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap sealing ring minor cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2024 130,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap sealing ring minor cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2023 130,145 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap sealing ring minor cracks

Fail 13 Oct 2023 130,102 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap sealing ring minor cracks

Pass 5 Oct 2022 129,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml light illuminated too old to be tested

fuel cap sealing ring minor cracks

Pass 29 Sep 2021 128,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

petrol cap sealing ring minor cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2020 127,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 127,059 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential leaking nearly to fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,631 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff/leak nearly excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 125,631 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff/leak nearly excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 125,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 122,409 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 122,409 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism missing. (5.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 110,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint and clamps in poor condition (7.1.2)

rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2015 106,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in offside steering rack inner joint

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement in offside front strut

Fail 9 Apr 2014 96,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, advise replacing

slight movement in offside front strut

Pass 13 Apr 2013 88,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement in front strut top mounts

Pass 7 Apr 2012 82,749 miles

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

front brake discs have light heat cracks in them

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2011 78,957 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link top swivel rubber boot split

slight movement in nearside front top strut

Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,851 miles

both front brake flexi hoses held into suspension struts with cableties, cableties appear to be cutting into flexi pipes. recommend further investigation

engine oil leak

noise from nearside rear wheel when turned with vehicle jacked up. possibly comming from hand brake shoe ?. recommend further investigation

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,873 miles

unable to check sertain items due to plastic covers

Fail 17 Apr 2008 54,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

nearside front tyre wearing very low on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing very low on outside edge

rear diff oil leak

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,260 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

nearside front tyre wearing very low on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing very low on outside edge

rear diff oil leak

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 3 Mar 2007 39,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,439 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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LY03 WOV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LY03 WOV, 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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LY03 WOV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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