2003 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · WR03 TXJ
2003 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 08 May 2003. Recorded mileage 105,022 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR03 TXJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 105,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR03 TXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW M3 (WR03 TXJ) between April 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
WR03 TXJ Mileage History
- 19/04/200624,364 mi
- 22/05/200727,942 mi+3,578 mi
- 24/06/200829,632 mi+1,690 mi
- 26/06/200930,660 mi+1,028 mi
- 28/04/201031,605 mi+945 mi
- 07/05/201149,352 mi+17,747 mi
- 31/10/201262,888 mi+13,536 mi
- 01/11/201262,888 mi
- 24/01/201470,299 mi+7,411 mi
- 20/01/201576,478 mi+6,179 mi
- 21/04/201688,301 mi+11,823 mi
- 22/04/201688,301 mi
- 24/04/201792,061 mi+3,760 mi
- 23/02/201892,173 mi+112 mi
- 04/04/201994,892 mi+2,719 mi
- 04/04/201994,892 mi
- 29/05/202098,158 mi+3,266 mi
- 29/05/202098,160 mi+2 mi
- 24/05/2021100,129 mi+1,969 mi
- 31/05/2022101,964 mi+1,835 mi
- 05/04/2023103,233 mi+1,269 mi
- 21/03/2024104,032 mi+799 mi
- 26/03/2025104,503 mi+471 mi
- 03/04/2025104,511 mi+8 mi
- 19/03/2026105,021 mi+510 mi
- 27/03/2026105,022 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,046 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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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.
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- 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 CrackingSerious
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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.
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