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WV03 AXS

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,730 mi
Last recorded125,730 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 AXS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 125,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 125,037 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 121,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 118,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 115,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 110,642 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 103,894 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 103,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,190 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,794 miles

removed items from rear view

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,905 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

child seat fitted nearside rear seat.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,733 miles

fuel cap rubber seal would benefit from replacing as it is quite split

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

nearside rear 3 point seatbelt has a child seat fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2013 73,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,829 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,286 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,009 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 53,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,325 miles

Nearside front tyre has large cracks in centre of tread, Not deep enough to see cords

Offside front tyre has large cracks in centre of tyre tread, Not deep enough to see cords

Fail 22 Sep 2009 35,325 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has large cracks in centre of tread, Not deep enough to see cords

Offside front tyre has large cracks in centre of tyre tread, Not deep enough to see cords

Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,214 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,227 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 20 Sep 2006 23,757 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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WV03 AXS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WV03 AXS, 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 AXS registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV03 AXS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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