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R44 WWM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,134 mi
Last recorded105,134 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 WWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 105,134 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 104,887 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 104,795 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 104,365 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2019 104,252 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 103,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2018 103,381 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temporary fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall damage

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 101,516 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 101,516 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL four (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 90,020 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,506 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,742 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 77,390 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,907 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 72,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,218 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,653 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage tyre sidewalls.

nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,885 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,333 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 38,267 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

nearside headlamp on max

offside rear tyre getting low

slight offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 21 Sep 2005 23,408 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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R44 WWM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R44 WWM, 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 R44 WWM registered?

R44 WWM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is R44 WWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 WWM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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