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500 WXD

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,812 mi
Last recorded54,812 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 WXD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 54,775 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 54,740 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 54,713 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,342 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 54,232 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,563 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 53,366 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,054 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,625 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safty catch siezed

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,404 miles

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

n/s/f tyre non approved by bmw

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,169 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 44,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,045 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 39,972 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,439 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 35,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,679 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2006 22,061 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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500 WXD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 500 WXD, 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 500 WXD registered?

500 WXD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is 500 WXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 WXD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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