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C16 MDL

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,831 mi
Last recorded63,831 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 MDL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 63,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 63,370 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 62,861 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,712 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 62,483 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 62,104 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,288 miles

tyre pressure warning system light on

Fail 15 Jan 2016 58,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

tyre pressure warning system light on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,289 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 57,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,393 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,602 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,886 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,897 miles

Front tyres worn badly on outer edges.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 30,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,055 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 24,055 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 13,473 miles

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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C16 MDL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C16 MDL, 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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What year was C16 MDL registered?

C16 MDL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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