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WJ03 XKZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,044 mi
Last recorded79,044 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 XKZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 79,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 79,038 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Arch liner insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Arch liner insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,672 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 75,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 70,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 66,091 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 66,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tailbox clamp rotten (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

handbrake too tight

Pass 6 May 2016 62,090 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 62,090 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,283 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 53,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 50,809 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,533 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,712 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 47,705 miles

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

n/s brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,078 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,223 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,127 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,863 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 33,851 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 27,809 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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WJ03 XKZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

WJ03 XKZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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