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DH03 DAY

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,914 mi
Last recorded120,914 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 DAY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 120,914 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH AREA. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 116,785 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 114,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres split on inner sidewalls

Pass 13 Apr 2016 111,385 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 111,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,595 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle to rear exhaust flanges cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2015 108,524 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle to rear exhaust flanges cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2014 101,185 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside rear exhaust rubber broken

rear exhaust flange broken

Fail 9 Jan 2014 101,185 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside rear exhaust rubber broken

rear exhaust flange broken

Fail 27 Sep 2013 101,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust middle to rear flange cracked

offside rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,247 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 96,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,810 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 15 Sep 2010 87,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,759 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,938 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 71,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 70,784 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,703 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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DH03 DAY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DH03 DAY, 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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DH03 DAY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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