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WL03 CAU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,605 mi
Last recorded82,605 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 CAU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 82,605 miles

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

Front registration plate partially insecure but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,998 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,218 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

advise both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges[raised shoulders]

advise condition of all front ball joint covers

advise engine covers and trays

advise nail in n/s/f tyre

advise sill covers

Fail 1 Dec 2015 73,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

advise both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges[raised shoulders]

advise condition of all front ball joint covers

advise engine covers and trays

advise nail in n/s/f tyre

advise sill covers

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,289 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 68,289 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,256 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 64,256 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2012 58,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 51,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 44,670 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 44,670 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 40,065 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake disc overheated

Fail 8 May 2009 40,065 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake disc overheated

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,764 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,805 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,439 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 27,439 miles

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

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

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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WL03 CAU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WL03 CAU, 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 WL03 CAU registered?

WL03 CAU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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