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RW03 XXX

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,220 mi
Last recorded141,220 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW03 XXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 141,220 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 141,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 133,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 128,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 117,369 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 117,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,938 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,643 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 107,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,993 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 103,856 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 103,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 99,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,603 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 73,803 miles

Joining clamps on rear silencer broken.

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 73,803 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Joining clamps on rear silencer broken.

Nearside front indicator lens cracked

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 66,021 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,848 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 59,848 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,386 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 39,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 34,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,415 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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RW03 XXX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RW03 XXX, 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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RW03 XXX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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