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DA03 URC

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,867 mi
Last recorded126,867 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,867 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,990 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 123,988 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 113,725 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 113,724 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 104,515 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,144 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 93,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,529 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 80,529 miles

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

All four brake discs corroded

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

Washer bottle fluid warning light on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,239 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 66,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,188 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 55,875 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,835 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,669 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,350 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 URC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 URC, 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 URC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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