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DB03 EMS

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,272 mi
Last recorded98,272 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 EMS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 98,272 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 98,272 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,086 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 93,079 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 84,002 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,236 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 70,236 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 65,319 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,453 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,855 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 46,863 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 37,239 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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DB03 EMS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DB03 EMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB03 EMS registered?

DB03 EMS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DB03 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB03 EMS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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