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DC53 AMC

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,340 mi
Last recorded88,340 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 AMC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 88,340 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 88,145 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 87,649 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 87,026 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 86,091 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,020 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 82,780 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 82,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 81,273 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,328 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,482 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,636 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are bold on inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 70,289 miles

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

slight wear to both front inner tyre edges

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,213 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 54,213 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,089 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,651 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 2 Feb 2010 29,717 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,910 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 23,910 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,857 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 14,027 miles

nearside front tyre has fine cracking and slight damage to outer side wall.

nearside rear tyre has outer side wall damage borderline.

offside front tyre has fine cracking.

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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DC53 AMC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DC53 AMC, 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

How do I check the history of DC53 AMC?

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What year was DC53 AMC registered?

DC53 AMC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is DC53 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 AMC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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