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W30 DLC

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,456 mi
Last recorded125,456 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW30 DLC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 125,456 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 123,992 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 123,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 121,946 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 120,205 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,095 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 111,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 111,207 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 110,044 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 109,416 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 104,987 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear flexible hoses

Pass 3 Dec 2014 100,670 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 91,338 miles

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 28 May 2013 91,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 83,262 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,979 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,571 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 13 May 2008 59,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 48,710 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 48,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 37,079 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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W30 DLC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W30 DLC, 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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W30 DLC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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