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WV03 AWF

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,993 mi
Last recorded135,993 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 AWF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 135,993 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 135,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 129,336 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,143 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Slight corrosion to wheel arch

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,100 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,513 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,245 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 103,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 101,993 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 100,755 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,031 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 99,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 96,617 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust joints rusting

Fail 10 Mar 2012 96,596 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,989 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 88,717 miles

rear handbrake effort just passes advise attention

Fail 6 Feb 2010 88,518 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 80,618 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 64,951 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,879 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,218 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2006 40,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

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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WV03 AWF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WV03 AWF, 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 WV03 AWF registered?

WV03 AWF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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