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PK03 WDS

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

134,118 mi
Last recorded134,118 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 WDS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 134,118 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 134,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 132,647 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 131,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 128,033 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside driveshaft gaiter split

Rear silencer mounting rubber deteriorated and clamps corroded

Rear some corrosion rear brake discs

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2019 128,033 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside driveshaft gaiter split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer mounting rubber deteriorated and clamps corroded

engine oil leak,top up 10/60

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Rear some corrosion to brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2018 123,499 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both perrished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer mount deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2018 123,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both perrished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer mount deteriorated

oil leak

tyre pressure moniter illuminated

Pass 17 May 2017 117,264 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear silencer mount deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2017 117,263 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,both (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear silencer mount deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 113,644 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses starting to deteriorate (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 113,590 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S+O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim N/S+O/S (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn uneven inner edge

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,776 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 107,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 105,215 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 105,211 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 104,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 104,623 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,800 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 91,800 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,233 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,208 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 76,670 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 76,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,961 miles

both rear tyres worn on the shoulders

Fail 11 Jan 2008 71,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on the shoulders

Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,212 miles

both front tyres badley feathered on outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PK03 WDS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 PK03 WDS, 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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PK03 WDS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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