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WU03 ORN

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,851 mi
Last recorded174,851 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 ORN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 174,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 172,263 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 172,263 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 170,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 167,965 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 166,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 165,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 164,390 miles

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

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay, underside and sills of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 164,390 miles

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

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay, underside and sills of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 163,386 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 163,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 161,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 160,315 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 160,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 158,324 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 158,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 150,553 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 140,732 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 131,944 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 121,523 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 7 Sep 2010 107,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 92,041 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges. rest of tyre on 3-4mm.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,270 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 77,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,414 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,597 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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WU03 ORN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WU03 ORN, 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 WU03 ORN registered?

WU03 ORN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WU03 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 ORN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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