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D12 VJY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,492 mi
Last recorded115,492 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 115,492 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 113,459 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 110,247 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,083 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 102,117 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 101,323 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,562 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 100,561 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,446 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 97,827 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,504 miles

both front brake hoses need replacing soon

Pass 18 Jul 2015 92,466 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 92,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,554 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Corrosion to rear exhaust clamps

Rear brakes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 89,554 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Corrosion to rear exhaust clamps

Rear brakes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 82,619 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 82,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2011 76,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 8 Nov 2011 76,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,682 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and starting to crack and split

Pass 18 Nov 2009 66,955 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,105 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,062 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 54,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,589 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 VJY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D12 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

D12 VJY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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