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DL03 HHD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,167 mi
Last recorded42,167 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HHD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 42,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 17 May 2011 42,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 40,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 40,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,430 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 26,012 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in but not exposing the cords !

Pass 13 May 2006 54,820 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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DL03 HHD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DL03 HHD, 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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DL03 HHD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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