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W7 DRD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,575 mi
Last recorded90,575 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 DRD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 90,575 miles

Central Rear Lower differential loose

Pass 3 Nov 2023 90,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 90,342 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2022 90,342 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 89,537 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 89,534 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 88,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 88,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,268 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inside

Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,112 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 85,202 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear offside and nearside at flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,516 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,859 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 68,824 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 23 Nov 2011 61,442 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,949 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,423 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,544 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 31,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,788 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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W7 DRD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W7 DRD, 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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W7 DRD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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