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M300 ESB

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,092 mi
Last recorded108,092 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 ESB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2021 108,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Clamp corroded and deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2019 107,930 miles

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 107,223 miles

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 104,315 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 100,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 94,291 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,715 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,177 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,747 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,608 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 46,314 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 46,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,842 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,217 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,196 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,507 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 ESB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ESB, 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 ESB registered?

M300 ESB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is M300 ESB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 ESB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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