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X97 DMD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

109,850 mi
Last recorded109,850 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 DMD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 109,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 107,005 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 100,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 95,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,377 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 80,288 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,030 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,940 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,211 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,605 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,392 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,636 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,708 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,282 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,811 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,800 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 28,800 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,101 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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X97 DMD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X97 DMD, 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 X97 DMD registered?

X97 DMD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is X97 DMD safe to buy?

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