MOT Status
ValidMileage
132,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism missing. (5.1.1)
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
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight movement in front strut top mounts
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
nearside front anti roll bar link top swivel rubber boot split
slight movement in nearside front top strut
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
unable to check sertain items due to plastic covers
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of LY03 WOV?
You can check the full history of LY03 WOV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LY03 WOV registered?
LY03 WOV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2003.
Is LY03 WOV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY03 WOV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LY03 WOV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY03 WOV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.