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M300 AKB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,760 mi
Last recorded112,760 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 112,760 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 112,004 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 111,906 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 111,791 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 111,002 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 110,697 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,247 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,246 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 105,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,338 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,220 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 94,760 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,792 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,424 miles

Rear differential has a leakage of oil.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 88,423 miles

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

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

Brake pad wear sensor is not connected to brake pad on nearside front wheel.

Front shocker on driver's side is bent.

Rear differential has a leakage of oil.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,626 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 83,625 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,778 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,664 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,594 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 55,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,612 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 44,612 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 AKB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M300 AKB, 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 M300 AKB registered?

M300 AKB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is M300 AKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 AKB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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