2003 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · DV52 WJM
2003 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 16/01/2003. Recorded mileage 156,007 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3246cc
DV52 WJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/04/2026
- 156,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DV52 WJM Mileage History
- 10/02/2023148,719 mi
- 07/03/2024149,796 mi+1,077 mi
- 19/03/2025152,876 mi+3,080 mi
- 19/03/2025152,876 mi
- 01/04/2026156,007 mi+3,131 mi
Average of roughly 2,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DV52 WJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW M3 (DV52 WJM) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (DV52 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as DV52WJM.
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FIESTA
CITROEN
SAXO
CITROEN
SAXO
CITROEN
XSARA
JAGUAR
F-PACE
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
FIAT
PUNTO
FIAT
DUCATO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF