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WF03 WFB

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,520 mi
Last recorded104,520 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 WFB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 104,520 miles

Rear Differential brace bolt snapped

Pass 11 Oct 2024 98,563 miles

Rear Differential brace bolt snapped

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,397 miles

Rear diff brace broken mounting bolt diff leaking oil

Fail 3 Nov 2023 92,397 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside head lamp intensity reduced

Rear diff brace broken mounting bolt diff leaking oil

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,264 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,807 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear exhaust tail box clamps corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,803 miles

Both front brake disc back plates slightly loose

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear clamps corroding at tail box area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 85,801 miles

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

Both front brake disc back plates slightly loose

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear clamps corroding at tail box area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 85,204 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass tarnished slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 84,716 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass tarnished

both front wheel arches corroding

Pass 14 May 2018 84,716 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside wing mirror glass tarnished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2018 84,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside wing mirror glass tarnished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 May 2017 84,476 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads worn (on limit)

Pass 12 May 2016 84,324 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 84,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 80,903 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 80,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,598 miles

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

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 (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre outer wall kerb damaged

nearside wiper blade torn at end of blade

offside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,391 miles

Both rear tyres on approx 2.3mm

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

Rear silencer box clamp split

nearside front lower ball joint worn & near fail limit . ( strongly advise change out )

Fail 23 Apr 2013 72,390 miles

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

Both rear tyres on approx 2.3mm

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

Rear silencer box clamp split

nearside front lower ball joint worn & near fail limit . ( strongly advise change out )

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,756 miles

CUT IN L/H/F TYRE OUTER WALL.

FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY AT EDGES.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,032 miles

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,877 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,724 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 46,057 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,625 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,535 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,984 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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WF03 WFB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF03 WFB, 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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WF03 WFB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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