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S6 WOA

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,109 mi
Last recorded113,109 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 WOA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 113,109 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 110,168 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 105,643 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 99,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 93,591 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 86,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 82,229 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 76,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f brake shield loose

Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,909 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 66,906 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear,union weeping (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rubbed through (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,060 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,501 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,615 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 46,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,630 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack slightly. Still maintaining a seal.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 40,622 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Dynamic braking and dynamic stability control warning lights on dash on.

Fuel cap seal starting to crack slightly. Still maintaining a seal.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,665 miles

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

off side front headlamp leveling switch arm corroded and requires replacment

slight front immbalance on brakes

tyre pressure warning lit

windscreen washer jets weak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,171 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,842 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,625 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 30,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,518 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,791 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 22,791 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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S6 WOA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S6 WOA, 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 S6 WOA registered?

S6 WOA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is S6 WOA safe to buy?

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