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DA03 UDM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,834 mi
Last recorded125,834 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 UDM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 125,834 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 122,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 119,201 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,216 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2020 115,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 111,160 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,182 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 104,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,323 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,827 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,650 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 51,650 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,728 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 49,728 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 31 Aug 2012 47,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,233 miles

N/S/F door mirror assy loose but still secure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 40,215 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F door mirror assy loose but still secure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,423 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,487 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,400 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 UDM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DA03 UDM, 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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DA03 UDM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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