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DS03 DHN

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

138,705 mi
Last recorded138,705 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 DHN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 138,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 138,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 138,432 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 131,044 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 120,084 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 122,149 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 104,828 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 104,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

diff leaking oil

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,797 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 87,229 miles

diff oil slight leak //front discs fairly rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,702 miles

Front ride height sensor broken.

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

oil leak around dif

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,240 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,555 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 37,000 miles

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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DS03 DHN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DS03 DHN, 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 DS03 DHN registered?

DS03 DHN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is DS03 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 DHN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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