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DF52 DPK

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,368 mi
Last recorded87,368 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 DPK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 75,380 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,787 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode on sweep

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,435 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 58,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,143 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 26,880 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,868 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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DF52 DPK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF52 DPK, 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 DF52 DPK registered?

DF52 DPK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is DF52 DPK safe to buy?

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