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C3 WRB

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,114 mi
Last recorded100,114 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 WRB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 100,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 99,682 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,404 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 97,056 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 96,451 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,240 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 92,615 miles

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,770 miles

rear silencer clamp broken

Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,066 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Sep 2014 85,434 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

nsr outer exhaust clamp broken

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,972 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 80,972 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake warning light on

n/s/r trailing arm bush split

traction control light on

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,035 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,010 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

rear discs slightly pitted

slight movement o/s inner rack joint

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,261 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,375 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,588 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

some wear in steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2008 45,588 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

some wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,752 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 36,752 miles

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on

cuts in all tyre walls not exposing cord

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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C3 WRB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C3 WRB, 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 C3 WRB registered?

C3 WRB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is C3 WRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 WRB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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