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H3 DDG

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,801 mi
Last recorded100,801 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 DDG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,801 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 100,056 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,359 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 98,713 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 96,810 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,797 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2016 92,841 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 92,835 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,311 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 84,843 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 79,627 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,361 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 50,088 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,631 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,634 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,052 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 18,857 miles

rear tyres 3.0mm tread

Pass 20 Dec 2005 12,286 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 12,286 miles

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

Low tone horn in-op

Wipers smearing slighty

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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H3 DDG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H3 DDG, 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 H3 DDG registered?

H3 DDG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is H3 DDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 DDG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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