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DC03 YCL

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,049 mi
Last recorded120,049 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YCL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 120,049 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 116,090 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 113,292 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 111,894 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 110,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 110,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2.5mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2.8mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 109,557 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 105,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 105,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,094 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,674 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit bot h rear (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,970 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres approaching limit

Pass 9 May 2012 71,322 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,982 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,900 miles

advise all tyres getting low

Fail 20 Apr 2010 53,900 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise all tyres getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,819 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,689 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,244 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 37,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,087 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 YCL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YCL, 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 DC03 YCL registered?

DC03 YCL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is DC03 YCL safe to buy?

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