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D13 TVV

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,516 mi
Last recorded125,516 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 TVV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 125,516 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 123,962 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 122,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 119,293 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 112,040 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 107,506 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,856 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 97,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,584 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,294 miles

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

exhaust backbox clamps broken

fuel cap seal deteriorated but not likely to leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 90,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust backbox clamps broken

fuel cap seal deteriorated but not likely to leak

nsr tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 87,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 82,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2010 74,522 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,355 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Fail 21 Aug 2009 70,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,031 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear tyre have damage to outer side walls.

Front brake pads worn close to wear sensor.

Light corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 47,372 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS LARGE CHUNK OUT OF INNER SIDE WALL (225/40/19/CONT)

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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D13 TVV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D13 TVV, 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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D13 TVV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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