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W6 JAY

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,577 mi
Last recorded48,577 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 JAY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 48,577 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 48,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 48,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,907 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper mounting corroding

Offside Front brake caliper mounting corroding

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2013 47,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,405 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 45,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 42,479 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 42,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,154 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,901 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,077 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 27,777 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,913 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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W6 JAY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W6 JAY, 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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W6 JAY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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