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DC03 ZZZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,295 mi
Last recorded112,295 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZZZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 112,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 112,295 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front cracked mirror

Fail 27 Sep 2024 112,295 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front cracked mirror

Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,283 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 111,653 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,343 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2019 110,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 107,409 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,022 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of one of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 100,414 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 100,414 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,385 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 99,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bmw emblem on both number plates

both front tyres wearing on raised edges

both front wipers worn and starting to smear windscreen

fuel cap seal deteriated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bmw emblem on both number plates

both front tyres wearing on raised edges

both front wipers worn and starting to smear windscreen

fuel cap seal deteriated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 98,386 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,834 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 90,764 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,433 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet release sticking

front tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Mar 2010 85,429 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet release sticking

front tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,149 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 83,149 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 14 Feb 2007 73,979 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 73,618 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 ZZZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DC03 ZZZ, 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 ZZZ registered?

DC03 ZZZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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