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D12 DME

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,667 mi
Last recorded91,667 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 DME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 91,667 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,533 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,488 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,467 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 91,397 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,376 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 91,376 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 91,037 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 90,406 miles

Central Rear body x brace bolt sheared

Fail 3 May 2018 90,393 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Rear body x brace bolt sheared

Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,832 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 88,445 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,743 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,743 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,996 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn More So On Inner And Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn More So On Inner And Outer Edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,000 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,119 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 68,209 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 68,208 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 67,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 66,012 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 60,235 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,985 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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D12 DME 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 D12 DME, 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 D12 DME registered?

D12 DME is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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