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DAX 509

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,882 mi
Last recorded122,882 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAX 509
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 122,882 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 121,244 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 119,929 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 117,517 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 113,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 110,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 109,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,886 miles

Nearside Rear wear on inner edges (tyre)

Offside Rear wear on inner edges (tyre)

Fail 16 Apr 2019 102,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wear on inner edges (tyre)

Offside Rear wear on inner edges (tyre)

Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,866 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 100,389 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,721 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 88,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

condition of exhaust back box clamp

Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,289 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,280 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 79,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,426 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,296 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 75,207 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,953 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,053 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 66,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 54,580 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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DAX 509 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DAX 509, 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 DAX 509 registered?

DAX 509 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is DAX 509 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAX 509 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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