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M111 DBL

2003 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,440 mi
Last recorded125,440 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 DBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 125,440 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 123,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 121,381 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 119,096 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 115,682 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 112,040 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 112,040 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 108,206 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2020 108,204 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected binding (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 105,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 104,648 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,830 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,781 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 97,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,200 miles

rear exhaust clamps deteriorated.

slight oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,172 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 78,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 75,777 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 73,129 miles

center exhaust box heat cover lose

leak from rear diff

rear discs in poor condition

rear tyres on limit o/s 1.63mm n/s 1.76mm

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,060 miles

rear pads low

rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm

oil round rear axle

Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,679 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,018 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 26,476 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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M111 DBL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M111 DBL, 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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M111 DBL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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