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DC03YCL
Year2003
0-60mph5.2 sec
FuelPetrol
Power338 BHP
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BMW M3

General information

Make BMW
Model M3
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 2003
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 5.2 seconds
Gearbox 6 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 338 BHP
Max. torque 365 Nm at 4.900 rpm
Engine capacity 3.246 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 15.9 mpg
Consumption extra urban 33.6 mpg
Consumption combined 23.7 mpg
CO2 emission 287 g/km
CO2 label M
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Internet history

Entry 4
Date 2022-12-14
Pictures 18
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source: autotrader.co.uk
Entry 3
Date 2022-12-01
Pictures 18
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Entry 2
Date 2022-11-24
Pictures 18
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Entry 1
Date 2021-07-02
Pictures 13
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-04-18
MOT pass rate
81 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 4
Total advice items 31
Total items failed 8
MOT #21 2024-03-25 11:29
MOT test number 355051985553
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-04-18
MOT #20 2023-04-19 15:20
MOT test number 876875367937
Result Passed
MOT #19 2022-04-07 16:08
MOT test number 794913012147
Result Passed
MOT #18 2021-03-17 15:18
MOT test number 499072603242
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2.5mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2.8mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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MOT #17 2019-07-31 14:57
MOT test number 901761977890
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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MOT #16 2019-07-31 11:48
MOT test number 233348414572
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MOT #15 2018-05-09 13:59
MOT test number 342331915289
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
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MOT #14 2018-04-27 12:04
MOT test number 336388085921
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
MOT #13 2016-09-08 12:17
MOT test number 582631989333
Result Passed
MOT #12 2015-09-09 11:27
MOT test number 575130974627
Result Passed
Advice
Tyre worn close to the legal limit bot h rear (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
MOT #11 2014-07-15 14:38
MOT test number 978556294168
Result Passed
Advice
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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MOT #10 2013-07-04 12:30
MOT test number 287145083158
Result Passed
Notice
O/s n/s rear tyres approaching limit
MOT #9 2012-05-09 14:34
MOT test number 826030032118
Result Passed
MOT #8 2011-04-14 10:11
MOT test number 137994901124
Result Passed
MOT #7 2010-04-21 09:47
MOT test number 222641110191
Result Passed
Notice
Advise all tyres getting low
MOT #6 2010-04-20 11:54
MOT test number 564530710139
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Notice
Advise all tyres getting low
MOT #5 2009-04-15 15:15
MOT test number 182455909197
Result Passed
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MOT #4 2008-04-21 13:13
MOT test number 500002718191
Result Passed
MOT #3 2007-04-05 15:47
MOT test number 393205397047
Result Passed
MOT #2 2006-04-21 16:31
MOT test number 224221016143
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
MOT #1 2006-04-21 16:31
MOT test number 953171816173
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 March 2025
MOT Expires: 18 April 2025
Tax status 1 March 2025
Days left 310
MOT expiry date 18 April 2025
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 395,00,-
Single six month payment £ 217,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 414,75,-
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Owner history

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 25
First mileage registration 2003-04-24
Last registration 2024-03-25
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Registration #1 2003-04-24 21 mi
Registration #2 2006-04-21 37.087 mi
Registration #3 2007-04-05 45.244 mi
Registration #4 2008-04-21 49.689 mi
Registration #5 2009-04-15 51.819 mi
Registration #6 2010-04-20 53.900 mi
Registration #7 2010-04-21 53.900 mi
Registration #8 2011-04-14 55.982 mi
Registration #9 2012-05-09 71.322 mi
Registration #10 2013-07-04 82.970 mi
Registration #11 2014-07-15 93.753 mi
Registration #12 2015-09-09 98.674 mi
Registration #13 2016-09-08 104.094 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1702 mm
Height 2692 mm
Length 4445 mm
Wheel base 2725 mm

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 63 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number 60743069

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