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WJ03 SVN

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,573 mi
Last recorded29,573 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 SVN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 29,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,099 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,125 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 28,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,650 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,292 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,077 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,818 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 26,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,883 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 25,883 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,381 miles

DSC warning lights on.

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 24,300 miles

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

DSC warning lights on.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,234 miles

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

Slight buckle in n/s/f alloy wheel

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,696 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 20,691 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,058 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,599 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing around inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2006 11,599 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing around inner edge

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 SVN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

WJ03 SVN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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