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S6 DLV

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,644 mi
Last recorded80,644 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 DLV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 80,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 79,864 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 79,429 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 78,829 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 78,143 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 77,440 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 77,110 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 77,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,857 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,159 miles

n/s/f suspension mount gaitor splitting,diff leaking,under trays fitted,rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2016 68,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f suspension mount gaitor splitting,diff leaking,under trays fitted,rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,530 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coilsprings corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,352 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,763 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges,rear tyres wearing on edges getting near to wear bars

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,264 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear tyres very close to rear wheelarches.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,300 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,998 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,381 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,287 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,397 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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S6 DLV is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S6 DLV, 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 S6 DLV registered?

S6 DLV is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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