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DK03 TWZ

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,087 mi
Last recorded68,087 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 TWZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 68,087 miles

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

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

Rear Diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2023 65,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff leak

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,932 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,609 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,490 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer flange broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 58,474 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer flange broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 54,421 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 53,929 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,401 miles

Nearside Rear silencer x1 clamp fractured

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

Pass 2 May 2015 48,295 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 48,293 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 46,967 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 39,149 miles

Thorn in near side rear tyre, outer sidewall.

Front tyres badly perished and worn on inner most edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,513 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,319 miles

both rear tyres very close to wear indicators

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,328 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,817 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,749 miles

both front tyres worn on edges 225 45 18 Y KUMHO KU19

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2006 18,092 miles

both near side tyres side wall damaged

both rear tyres 1.6mm

near side rear tyre side wall cut not showing cords

under trays fitted

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 TWZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DK03 TWZ, 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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What year was DK03 TWZ registered?

DK03 TWZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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