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DC03 HBL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,229 mi
Last recorded56,229 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 HBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 56,229 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 56,197 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 56,164 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 56,072 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 56,006 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 55,747 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box clamps starting to corrode (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 54,159 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 54,122 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES SHOWING CORDS (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,876 miles

Front tyres feathering on inner shoulders

Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,600 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,237 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,773 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,926 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,443 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,135 miles

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 19 Sep 2008 38,057 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,129 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,295 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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DC03 HBL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DC03 HBL, 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 DC03 HBL registered?

DC03 HBL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is DC03 HBL safe to buy?

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