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C3 RDK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

211,519 mi
Last recorded211,519 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 RDK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 211,519 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 206,059 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 203,701 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 188,628 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion on main brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2019 178,474 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

main brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 167,846 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

front brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2017 160,597 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses deteriorating

corrosion on rear brake pipes

front & rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Jun 2016 153,660 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2015 148,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on limits

corrosion on both main brake pipes at rear

exhaust brackets corroded

front wipers worn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 142,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs & brake pads low

nearside rear tyre on limits

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre close to limits

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 134,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light on

fuel cap seal deteriorating

nearside rear tyre close to limits

offside front brake disc discoloured

Pass 27 Apr 2012 125,385 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 124,945 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 124,945 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 105,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips on screen

undertray & sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2010 105,899 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips on screen

undertray & sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2009 81,061 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 80,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,026 miles

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

small cuts in sidewalls (rim protecters) on n/s/f & o/s/r tyres.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 54,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

small cuts in sidewalls (rim protecters) on n/s/f & o/s/r tyres.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,353 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 47,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 34,803 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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C3 RDK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 C3 RDK, 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 C3 RDK registered?

C3 RDK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is C3 RDK safe to buy?

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