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M300 AAH

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,047 mi
Last recorded95,047 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 AAH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,047 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 94,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 94,860 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 94,737 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 93,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front headlight level sensor broke but headlights in correct position rear working ok

Fail 4 May 2018 93,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox insecure due to clamps corroded away (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and nail on outer edge not repairable (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front headlight level sensor broke but headlights in correct position rear working ok

Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,865 miles

rear brake pipe to rear flexi corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front headlamp levelling sensor broken headlamp aim is in correct position rear levelling sensor working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge not repairable ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust bolts and clamps corroded away

Fail 31 Mar 2017 93,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front headlamp levelling sensor broken headlamp aim is in correct position rear levelling sensor working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge not repairable ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust bolts and clamps corroded away

rear brake pipe to rear flexi corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,156 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 92,039 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,449 miles

Exhaust middle section flanges cracked

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 65,835 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,165 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 58,165 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,333 miles

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

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 51,643 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,136 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,556 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 26,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,885 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 14,885 miles

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

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

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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M300 AAH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M300 AAH, 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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M300 AAH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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