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WX03 MZZ

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,394 mi
Last recorded98,394 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 MZZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 98,394 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 98,389 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,987 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 97,822 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 97,136 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 97,132 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,011 miles

both front brake hose flexis starting to perish/crack

both front tyres cracking/perished

Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,954 miles

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

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

corrosion starting to form on floor near drain bungs

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,011 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexy hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 93,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexy hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,568 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 91,568 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 88,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,577 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 85,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,091 miles

rear exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,931 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,317 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,349 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 57,349 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,962 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 50,958 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,353 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,216 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 26,238 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,238 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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WX03 MZZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WX03 MZZ, 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 WX03 MZZ registered?

WX03 MZZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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