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DU03 GLY

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,053 mi
Last recorded111,053 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 GLY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 111,053 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 110,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,619 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 109,004 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 108,500 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,517 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 104,503 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 93,501 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 85,569 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,113 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 52,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,737 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 48,737 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,086 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,739 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 31,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,037 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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DU03 GLY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU03 GLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU03 GLY registered?

DU03 GLY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DU03 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU03 GLY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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