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D11 SWN

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,357 mi
Last recorded101,357 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 SWN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 101,357 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 101,136 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,841 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 98,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,230 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 97,229 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,176 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 91,953 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 91,943 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,711 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,102 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 83,531 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,710 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 40,710 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,480 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,150 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,005 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall has small cuts not exposing cords

Fail 4 Jul 2006 35,004 miles

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall has small cuts not exposing cords

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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D11 SWN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D11 SWN, 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 D11 SWN registered?

D11 SWN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is D11 SWN safe to buy?

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