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DK03 VMA

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,869 mi
Last recorded146,869 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 146,869 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 146,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 146,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front flex brake hoses slightly perished

both front to rear barke pipes by rear flex hoses slightly corroded

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

offside rear brake back plate slightly damaged

rubber boots on both front antiroll bar links perished

Pass 30 Jan 2012 136,700 miles

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

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

exhaust back box joining clamps are badly corroded

exhaust back box rubber mounts are slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread pattern has had a repair

rear brake disc faces are slightly pitted

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded near to the flexi brake hoses on both sides of the vehicle

rear tyre tread depths are worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (2-3mm)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 136,700 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust back box joining clamps are badly corroded

exhaust back box rubber mounts are slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread pattern has had a repair

rear brake disc faces are slightly pitted

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded near to the flexi brake hoses on both sides of the vehicle

rear tyre tread depths are worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (2-3mm)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 111,746 miles

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

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

exhaust joint to rear box corroded

front discs slightly worn and pitted

front pads getting low

front tyres close to suspension struts

offside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

part worn tyre fitted to nearside front

rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 27 Jan 2011 111,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust joint to rear box corroded

front discs slightly worn and pitted

front tyres close to suspension struts

offside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 100,473 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 26 Mar 2010 100,473 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,644 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,315 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 69,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise handbrake adjustment

Fail 27 Mar 2007 58,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake service

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake service

Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,875 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate poor

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 VMA is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VMA, 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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DK03 VMA is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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