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P6 DNH

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,496 mi
Last recorded82,496 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 DNH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,496 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2022 82,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 77,026 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 76,432 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 76,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords on the inner edge of the tread 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm worn on the inner edge of the tread 265/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,715 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 71,088 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 69,582 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 68,960 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 68,032 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 68,032 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Outer Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard wheels & tyres fitted

tyre run flat light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,883 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

second set of number plates in boot (not correctly spaced)

self level system for headlamps cable tied to lower arm

Pass 6 Aug 2011 63,617 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,357 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 60,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,237 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 49,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

unable to check o/s head lamp aim

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,953 miles

both front tyres cracking

both front tyres worn on outer edge

slight damage to sidewall on front nearside tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,085 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine management light on all the time

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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P6 DNH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P6 DNH, 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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P6 DNH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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