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WJ03 KCE

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

62,226 mi
Last recorded62,226 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 62,226 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 62,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded ram (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded ram (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 61,798 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 61,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/19 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 60,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,232 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 59,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low tread 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,492 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 56,491 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ((both)) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ((both)) to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,045 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 51,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,290 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,589 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 44,492 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,611 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,668 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 37,668 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,636 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,094 miles

various chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,719 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2011 27,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,018 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 26,015 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,601 miles

bonnet locking mechanisim in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,918 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded.

front tyres worn almost smooth on outer edges on raised tread.

slight play within offside steering arm/ rack (ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,918 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded.

front tyres worn almost smooth on outer edges on raised tread.

slight play within offside steering arm/ rack (ATTENTION RECOMMENDED)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 13,491 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 13,486 miles

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

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)

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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WJ03 KCE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue 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 WJ03 KCE, 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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WJ03 KCE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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