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555 DNG

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,502 mi
Last recorded48,502 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 DNG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 48,502 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 48,370 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 48,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,567 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,201 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 46,930 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,832 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not connected

Pass 14 Oct 2017 46,779 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 46,739 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,418 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,958 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,422 miles

Back box exhaust mount split but supports system.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,226 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 12 Oct 2010 39,860 miles

O/S/R exhaust mounting rubber split, but supports system.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,343 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 38,342 miles

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

rear silencer clamps craked.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,907 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 32,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,259 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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555 DNG 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 95.2%.

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 555 DNG, 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 555 DNG registered?

555 DNG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is 555 DNG safe to buy?

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