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P8 WKO

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,492 mi
Last recorded83,492 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 WKO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,492 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear jacking point damaged

Offside Slight play in o/s steering rack. (lift)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2016 83,492 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear jacking point damaged

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,255 miles

Bolts missing from exhaust center joints, but not blowing.

Corrosion to rear, of both front to rear metal brake pipes.

Damage to front hight sensing valve.

Screws missing from front plastic under-tray.

Slight play in o/s/r lower rose joint.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,629 miles

N/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

O/S/F headlamp aim linkage broken.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Rear brake discs worn.

Water in N/S/F fog lamp unit.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 65,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Headlamp aim linkage broken (O/S/F).

N/S/F brake disc in poor condition.

N/S/F tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Rear brake pads and discs worn.

Water in N/S/F fog lamp unit.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 55,738 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,325 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 40,913 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,401 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,352 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,057 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,424 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P8 WKO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P8 WKO, 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 P8 WKO registered?

P8 WKO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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