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W15 TOY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,728 mi
Last recorded68,728 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 TOY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 68,728 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 68,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,517 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 68,094 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 68,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,009 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,729 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,509 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,682 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 52,051 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,994 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 14 Aug 2010 43,602 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,514 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,658 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 16 Jul 2007 29,882 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,724 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 24,724 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 24,668 miles

Nearside Rear 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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W15 TOY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W15 TOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W15 TOY registered?

W15 TOY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is W15 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W15 TOY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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