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DLZ 161

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,148 mi
Last recorded101,148 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 161
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,148 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 100,857 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,657 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,399 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,966 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,964 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,919 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 93,334 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,882 miles

engine cover fitted

rear differential is seeping oil from seals

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox & rear diff,little oil leaks.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 82,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox & rear diff,little oil leaks.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,402 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 77,153 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,817 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 73,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,577 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 57,953 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,458 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 49,458 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,682 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 41,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,146 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 33,139 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DLZ 161 is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DLZ 161, 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 DLZ 161 registered?

DLZ 161 is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is DLZ 161 safe to buy?

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