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M300 BSD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,998 mi
Last recorded122,998 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 BSD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 122,998 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs have slight lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 122,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs have slight lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 121,006 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 120,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a join just after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and under try fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 119,479 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from a join just after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 119,479 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from a join just after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 114,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust clamps poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2019 114,355 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 114,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 111,781 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 110,347 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 110,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,647 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 101,456 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 101,429 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2012 67,671 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 67,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 63,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 55,622 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 55,622 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,166 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,081 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,298 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,250 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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M300 BSD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BSD, 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 M300 BSD registered?

M300 BSD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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The MOT history for M300 BSD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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