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V6 WBU

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,442 mi
Last recorded72,442 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 WBU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 72,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,883 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 66,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front to rear metal brake pipes over fuel tank slightly corroded

both front tyres worn edges slightly

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut - not to cords

slight seepage nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter

Fail 22 Apr 2022 66,959 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front to rear metal brake pipes over fuel tank slightly corroded

both front tyres worn edges slightly

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut - not to cords

slight seepage nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,504 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,148 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 53,636 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 46,325 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,537 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,250 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 33,425 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,196 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,196 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,165 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 25,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,927 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 21,927 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 19,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,353 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 6 Aug 2007 16,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,500 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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V6 WBU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V6 WBU, 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 V6 WBU registered?

V6 WBU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is V6 WBU safe to buy?

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