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OV03 WLF

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

158,556 mi
Last recorded158,556 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 WLF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 158,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 154,236 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 149,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 145,999 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 142,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 137,539 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 136,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 131,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 128,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 123,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 120,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 120,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 107,816 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Brake Pad Warning Light On

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

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

Front Windows Slightly Tinted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2013 95,218 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 95,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 79,961 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,556 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,643 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 69,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,772 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,299 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,668 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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OV03 WLF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV03 WLF, 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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OV03 WLF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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