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W777 WDW

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,446 mi
Last recorded98,446 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW777 WDW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 98,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 94,453 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 93,726 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,815 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 91,249 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,473 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to split

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake performance only just met

Strengthening bar under vehicle at rear corroded

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 26 Apr 2017 87,469 miles

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

Fuel cap seal starting to split

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake performance only just met

Strengthening bar under vehicle at rear corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 May 2016 83,941 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,909 miles

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing low

Fail 12 Jun 2015 75,908 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing low

Fail 24 Apr 2015 75,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 May 2014 65,888 miles

both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded advise replace

front discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust clamps missing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,762 miles

Rear brake discs corroded,especially o/side.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,404 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 55,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 46,782 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,442 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 39,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,398 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,711 miles

play in o/s steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2007 31,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W777 WDW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W777 WDW, 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 W777 WDW registered?

W777 WDW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is W777 WDW safe to buy?

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