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WL53 JOA

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,882 mi
Last recorded21,882 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 JOA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 21,882 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 21,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear diff minor weap

Pass 10 May 2018 20,745 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 20,694 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outer shoulders

Rear tyres wearing low in places

Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,525 miles

Rear Diff input seal leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,255 miles

Rear diff has slight seepage from a seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 19,804 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low in places

Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak from the rear diff

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,939 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,695 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear diff leaking

Fail 11 Jan 2011 17,695 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 front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,477 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,265 miles

raer tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2007 10,144 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 6,678 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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WL53 JOA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WL53 JOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL53 JOA registered?

WL53 JOA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is WL53 JOA safe to buy?

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