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DA03 SWW

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,680 mi
Last recorded89,680 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 SWW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 89,680 miles

parking brake has only just met the required park brake efficiency

Fail 27 Jul 2012 89,680 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 88,178 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 86,437 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,010 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,127 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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DA03 SWW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA03 SWW, 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 DA03 SWW registered?

DA03 SWW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is DA03 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 SWW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA03 SWW have outstanding finance?

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