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DY03 ASH

2016 BMW M3 Competition Auto

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,176 mi
Last recorded94,176 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 ASH
MakeBMW
ModelM3 Competition Auto
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 94,176 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 22,971 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 19,126 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 83,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 68,527 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 68,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 May 2022 57,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 47,988 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2020 40,049 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 39,428 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3 Competition Auto?

Based on 1,718 MOT tests across 795 vehicles.

94.0%
Pass Rate
6,327
Miles/Year
795
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
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DY03 ASH is a 2016 BMW M3 Competition Auto in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a BMW M3 Competition Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY03 ASH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was DY03 ASH registered?

DY03 ASH is a 2016 BMW M3 Competition Auto, first registered on 23 December 2016.

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