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M300 DGB

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,558 mi
Last recorded114,558 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 DGB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 114,558 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 114,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension levelling arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 112,610 miles

Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 112,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted not in holding bracket, wrapped round a.b.s , wire , fouling on components (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 11 Aug 2022 111,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,451 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 110,450 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 108,778 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 108,776 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 102,774 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield secured

both h/lamp aims reset , were too high

Fail 12 May 2018 102,463 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel cap seal deteriorating on edge

slight damage to windscreen caused by defective wiper blade

Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,844 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 96,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 92,606 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 86,740 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

inbalance on front brakes

Pass 3 Jan 2014 79,012 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres beginning to scrub on outer edges

Fail 30 Dec 2013 78,970 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres beginning to scrub on outer edges

Pass 27 Dec 2012 72,329 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 65,803 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 59,461 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,387 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,210 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 36,911 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 DGB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DGB, 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 DGB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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