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W9 ODM

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,968 mi
Last recorded86,968 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 ODM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 86,968 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 86,879 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 86,565 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,508 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 84,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 83,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 82,416 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 78,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,464 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 74,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 71,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 68,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Seatbelt protectors removed to inspect belts fully

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,647 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,197 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,920 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,796 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 38,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,491 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 30,468 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)

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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W9 ODM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W9 ODM, 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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W9 ODM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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