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M3 DYG

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,516 mi
Last recorded96,516 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 DYG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 96,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 94,882 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 93,592 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 93,526 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes which havnt been replaced (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms warning light illuminated

Fail 22 Sep 2020 91,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes which havnt been replaced (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease, cant see if they are corroded or not. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake disc cover loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front unable to do full inspection of wheel bearing as the brake is binding

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet catch defective

Fail 28 Sep 2018 89,657 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure one clamp missing and one clamp deteriorated at the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front unable to do full inspection of wheel bearing as the brake is binding

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet catch defective

Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,807 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)

nsr osr brake pipes covered in grease

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2016 86,050 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2016 86,050 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2015 84,466 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 84,466 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported flange snapped bewtween centre and rear (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,824 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 75,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,186 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,957 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,158 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,283 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,349 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,308 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,836 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,516 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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M3 DYG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M3 DYG, 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 M3 DYG registered?

M3 DYG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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