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RE53 DDY

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,974 mi
Last recorded24,974 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 DDY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2025 24,974 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 24,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 23,153 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 21,141 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 20,921 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 20,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 19,634 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 18,571 miles

Under tray fitted

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 17,190 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,604 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 13,883 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)

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

front tryes perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 12,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,284 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 11,069 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 10,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 9,399 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 8,418 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 7,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 6,359 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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RE53 DDY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE53 DDY, 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 RE53 DDY registered?

RE53 DDY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RE53 DDY safe to buy?

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