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DK03 THV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,303 mi
Last recorded93,303 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 THV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,303 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 90,177 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 90,175 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,615 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,725 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 80,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 74,840 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 67,932 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 67,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,257 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 58,124 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 58,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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DK03 THV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK03 THV, 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 DK03 THV registered?

DK03 THV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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