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A22 WUT

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

121,208 mi
Last recorded121,208 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 WUT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 121,208 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2024 120,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 119,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear diff mounting worn

Fail 7 Jun 2023 119,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear diff mounting worn

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 118,142 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 115,439 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 115,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 113,961 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 112,063 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 110,749 miles

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

both front tyres are on 3mm of tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2018 110,749 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are on 3mm of tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2017 107,970 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is on 3mm of tread

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 107,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is on 3mm of tread

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,467 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front has slight play in the steering rack inner joint

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 103,467 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front has slight play in the steering rack inner joint

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 98,308 miles

Both front tyres worn at Inner and Outer tread edges and almost ON limits of wear

H/Light self leveling sensor linkage at O/S/F suspension arm, broken off and loose

O/S/F tyre abit split at inner sidewall areas (NOT exposing ply/cords at time of test)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 91,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,862 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 89,862 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,938 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 85,938 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,747 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,498 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,094 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,484 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND O/S TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED -- OK FOR TEST.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,044 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,162 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,282 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 36,282 miles

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

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

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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A22 WUT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A22 WUT, 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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A22 WUT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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