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RD03 DFZ

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,527 mi
Last recorded113,527 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 DFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 113,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,347 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 112,828 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 111,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 110,541 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 110,522 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,065 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 109,065 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,510 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 93,976 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both fronts slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap sealing ring perished, but still sealing fuel system.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 93,976 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both fronts slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap sealing ring perished, but still sealing fuel system.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged both fronts perishing (4.1.D.1e)

fuel cap sealing ring perished, but still sealing fuel system

rear tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,631 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective insecure (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged both fronts perishing (4.1.D.1e)

fuel cap sealing ring perished, but still sealing fuel system

rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,870 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,612 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,164 miles

n/side rear silencer clamp corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,378 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 64,168 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 May 2011 64,168 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 May 2010 58,159 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 58,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 51,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 42,404 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,081 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,332 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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RD03 DFZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RD03 DFZ, 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 RD03 DFZ registered?

RD03 DFZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is RD03 DFZ safe to buy?

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