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115 DS

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

31,479 mi
Last recorded31,479 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration115 DS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 31,479 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 31,045 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 30,750 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 30,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,027 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 29,560 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,205 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 29,188 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,782 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked at tread

Pass 2 Oct 2015 25,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 25,048 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 24,147 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 24,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,714 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,842 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 20,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,778 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 17,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,650 miles

advisory slight damage to n/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyre outer walls

Fail 28 Aug 2009 16,642 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advisory slight damage to n/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyre outer walls

Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,466 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 15,466 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 13,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,159 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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115 DS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 115 DS, 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 115 DS registered?

115 DS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is 115 DS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 115 DS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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