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WK52 WDA

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,008 mi
Last recorded101,008 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 WDA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,008 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel offside handbrake effort low (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,013 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,661 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Apr 2014 86,875 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,905 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 77,386 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,589 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 74,589 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,896 miles

Rear discs rusting(inner edges)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 68,887 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear discs rusting(inner edges)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,218 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,740 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,664 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut inside wall †not as deep as cords

Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,463 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 11,878 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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WK52 WDA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK52 WDA, 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 WK52 WDA registered?

WK52 WDA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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