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DS03 DHP

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,791 mi
Last recorded79,791 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 DHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 79,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 75,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condition of nearside front tyre inner wall

play in offside steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2017 75,111 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condition of nearside front tyre inner wall

play in offside steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,816 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,169 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,678 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 56,317 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,340 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,894 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,243 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,910 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 32,481 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,576 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 12,461 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 DHP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DHP, 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 DHP registered?

DS03 DHP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is DS03 DHP safe to buy?

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