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WV03 HXR

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,211 mi
Last recorded116,211 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 HXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 116,211 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,697 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 113,237 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,490 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 107,265 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 104,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,248 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2018 99,128 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 99,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,905 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 94,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,324 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,222 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,667 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,075 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 68,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,906 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,964 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,398 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,237 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,694 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,867 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 24,838 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 HXR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HXR, 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 WV03 HXR registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV03 HXR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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