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WJ03 GHG

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,763 mi
Last recorded65,763 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 GHG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 65,763 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 65,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Fail 18 Nov 2011 65,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs slight wear

both front tyres cuts in sidewall

nearside rear tyre has cuts

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear exhaust clamps broken and corroded but exhaust is not leaking and is secure

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,578 miles

both front brake discs slight wear

both front tyres cuts in sidewall

nearside rear tyre has cuts

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear exhaust clamps broken and corroded but exhaust is not leaking and is secure

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,433 miles

crack in windscreen

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Wiper blades juddering and smearing.

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,646 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 61,626 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,438 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)

slight play offside rear lower hub bush

Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,697 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 53,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,545 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END

Pass 20 May 2006 40,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

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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WJ03 GHG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJ03 GHG, 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 WJ03 GHG registered?

WJ03 GHG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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