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DY53 BWB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,677 mi
Last recorded101,677 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BWB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,677 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,250 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn inner and outer edge N/S/F Tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,173 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 95,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2012 86,825 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 82,001 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 80,021 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 69,990 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,328 miles

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

three tyres have damage to the outer wall rim protector

Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,557 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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DY53 BWB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DY53 BWB, 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 DY53 BWB registered?

DY53 BWB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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