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E46 DAC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,386 mi
Last recorded136,386 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 DAC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 136,386 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 136,355 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 135,845 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 134,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 130,929 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 126,844 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 124,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,582 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 121,232 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 117,521 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 107,489 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 104,376 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 102,236 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 100,815 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 93,793 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 93,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 85,684 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 85,684 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 75,861 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 75,860 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,504 miles

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

plastic sills and engin covers fitted

side walls of both rear tyres slightly damaged

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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E46 DAC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E46 DAC, 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 E46 DAC registered?

E46 DAC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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