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WA53 WJF

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,371 mi
Last recorded114,371 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WJF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 114,371 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides hubs and trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear differential leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2024 113,767 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 113,393 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 113,169 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 112,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between mid and rear box near heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 112,135 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between mid and rear box near heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear heat shield mount point below n/s driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres are a stretch fitment (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 110,038 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,616 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,996 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 101,858 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust back box clamps corroded

rear diff oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 101,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust back box clamps corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,535 miles

Centre - rear exhaust clamps badly corroded and incomplete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 98,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre - rear exhaust clamps badly corroded and incomplete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 92,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 92,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 85,015 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,124 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,916 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,842 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 18 Jul 2007 30,475 miles

Both front tyres outer edges scrubbed

O/S/R Tyre edges scrubbing

Fail 16 Jul 2007 30,233 miles

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

Both front tyres outer edges scrubbed

O/S/R Tyre edges scrubbing

Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,747 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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WA53 WJF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WA53 WJF, 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 WA53 WJF registered?

WA53 WJF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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