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D4 DHT

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,333 mi
Last recorded72,333 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 DHT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 72,333 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,274 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,297 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 71,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust leak at rear

Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,493 miles

off side rear tyre cracked and perished.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 68,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

off side rear tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,397 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 66,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,780 miles

off side rear tyre slightly cracked and perished.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 63,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear tyre slightly cracked and perished.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,590 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 57,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 53,133 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 55,133 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 52,667 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 52,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2010 49,563 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 46,471 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 41,243 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 19 May 2008 41,243 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

slight brake o/s and n/s rear

Pass 2 May 2007 35,737 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 35,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 24,999 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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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D4 DHT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D4 DHT, 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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D4 DHT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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