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D1 RCS

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,717 mi
Last recorded43,717 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 RCS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 43,717 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 43,665 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 43,514 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 43,468 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both side slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 43,390 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 43,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 20 Jul 2019 43,246 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 43,085 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 42,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 42,617 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 42,193 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 42,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 40,496 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,684 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,921 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,424 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,227 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2006 32,226 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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D1 RCS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D1 RCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D1 RCS registered?

D1 RCS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is D1 RCS safe to buy?

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