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922 WNO

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,173 mi
Last recorded103,173 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration922 WNO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 103,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 98,766 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 98,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 98,757 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 98,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 97,628 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 96,746 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,195 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 92,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,194 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 83,889 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,305 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 81,564 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,167 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 76,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 71,687 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 22 Oct 2011 66,320 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 66,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,968 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)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 58,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 26 Sep 2009 50,743 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 44,051 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,406 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,530 miles

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

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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922 WNO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 922 WNO, 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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922 WNO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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