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RE03 WJG

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

77,862 mi
Last recorded77,862 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 WJG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 77,862 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted, can't see testable items

Fail 6 Aug 2024 77,735 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above subframe and fuel filler neck (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted, can't see testable items

Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 77,251 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 76,574 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 76,574 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 76,574 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 76,330 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 74,733 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,317 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust joints starting to deteriorate and minor leak

undertrays fitted to vehicle, obscuring some components

Pass 6 May 2016 73,945 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,954 miles

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

major oil leak from rear axle (pinion seal area)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 72,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

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

major oil leak from rear axle (pinion seal area)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,055 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre walls perished

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,064 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,563 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on outside edges.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,214 miles

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)

Offside rear brake disc is pitted.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,896 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 55,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,382 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,944 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,868 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 31,317 miles

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

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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RE03 WJG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RE03 WJG, 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 RE03 WJG registered?

RE03 WJG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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