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RD03 DXV

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,822 mi
Last recorded75,822 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 DXV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 75,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 75,608 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 75,539 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 74,662 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 74,284 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 74,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 72,649 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,636 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 72,598 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,516 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 71,136 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,339 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,058 miles

Various LED bulbs not working on Nearside rear side light.

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 69,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fuel cap seal starting to crack.

Nearside exterior mirror slightly loose on mounting.

Various LED bulbs not working on Nearside rear side light.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,119 miles

Rear exhaust box clamps are coroded but no leaks.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,897 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,655 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 57,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,483 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 53,454 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,170 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,343 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,349 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 DXV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red 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 RD03 DXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RD03 DXV registered?

RD03 DXV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is RD03 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD03 DXV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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