MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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)
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)
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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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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M300 BSD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 2003.
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