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WD03 XPL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

114,127 mi
Last recorded114,127 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 XPL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 114,127 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 113,834 miles

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

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

offside parking brake effort considerably lower than nearside

Pass 8 May 2024 113,723 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush /dust cover split also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 May 2024 113,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush /dust cover split also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 113,055 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 110,027 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 109,440 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 108,007 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 108,007 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 105,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 103,003 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2017 103,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2017 103,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

minimum parking brake efficiency only just achieved

Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,129 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to side walls and wearing on edges

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2016 99,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre damage to side walls and wearing on edges

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,484 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 94,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,007 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 89,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,480 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 83,474 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,012 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2012 74,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,174 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,088 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 56,081 miles

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

Surface corrosion to inner face of OSR brake disc

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,300 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 23,292 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,447 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn inside edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 18,189 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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WD03 XPL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WD03 XPL, 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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WD03 XPL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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