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DY03 DMF

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,871 mi
Last recorded135,871 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 DMF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 135,871 miles

vehicle modified, roll cage, bucket seats, harnesses

Pass 13 Jul 2021 127,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 125,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 126,682 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 123,852 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 117,090 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,311 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 103,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,079 miles

bolts on exhaust flanges missing / heavily corroded

chip in screen

play in steering

Fail 19 Oct 2015 97,067 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both longitudinals (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bolts on exhaust flanges missing / heavily corroded

chip in screen

play in steering

Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,085 miles

chips in screen

front tyres wearing on edges

imbalance on rear brakes

wear on brake discs

wear on suspension bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2013 87,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 86,614 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,614 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,647 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 84,622 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,280 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,263 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 76,263 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 70,126 miles

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 6 Oct 2007 64,484 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,866 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 50,865 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DY03 DMF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DY03 DMF, 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 DY03 DMF registered?

DY03 DMF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is DY03 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 DMF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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