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A5 DAW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

45,001 mi
Last recorded45,001 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 45,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 44,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

rear exhaust clamp corroded and cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2025 44,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal cracking

rear exhaust clamp corroded and cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2024 43,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp cracked but not considered insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,495 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp cracked but not considered insecure at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,352 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp cracked but not likely to fall off

Pass 7 Feb 2020 42,254 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp cracked but not likely to fall off

Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,903 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp cracked but not likely to fall off

Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,554 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,327 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brace bracket has a broken bolt on diff carrier

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,769 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 38,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust back box bracket cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,280 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 21 Nov 2013 36,557 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 36,556 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,582 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 34,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall not showing cords.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,555 miles

cut in passenger side front tyre wall

rear track control arm front bushes worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,533 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,568 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear pads almost to sensor

Pass 21 Oct 2005 26,474 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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A5 DAW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A5 DAW, 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 A5 DAW registered?

A5 DAW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is A5 DAW safe to buy?

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