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DS52 DKE

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,470 mi
Last recorded86,470 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DKE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,470 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,862 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 76,862 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,785 miles

nsf wheel rim dented

osf headlamp adjuster sensor arm broken adrift

Fail 1 Mar 2011 69,785 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsf wheel rim dented

osf headlamp adjuster sensor arm broken adrift

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,890 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 55,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 38,223 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,994 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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DS52 DKE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS52 DKE, 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 DS52 DKE registered?

DS52 DKE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is DS52 DKE safe to buy?

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