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DCC 5L

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,449 mi
Last recorded132,449 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCC 5L
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 132,449 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 128,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 124,574 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 123,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

large under trays

tpm light on

Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,293 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 115,949 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 113,229 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 19 Aug 2016 111,167 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 10 Apr 2015 107,691 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,268 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 98,103 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,583 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 29 Oct 2010 88,343 miles

N/S/Front tyre has cut in outer side-wall , no cords visible & no evidence of bulging etc.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 88,343 miles

N/S/Front tyre has cut in outer side-wall , no cords visible & no evidence of bulging etc.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,554 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 65,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,650 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,973 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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DCC 5L is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DCC 5L, 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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DCC 5L is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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