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M300 JGP

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,569 mi
Last recorded91,569 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 JGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 91,569 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2025 91,478 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 90,344 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 89,406 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shockers corroded

petrol tank support mounting strap corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2022 88,944 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 88,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 88,115 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 87,069 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 85,966 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,848 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,617 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,430 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 80,731 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,731 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 76,102 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 71,495 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2009 65,810 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 58,202 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 46,185 miles

nsf tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Nov 2006 30,859 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 30,859 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering track arm

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 JGP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JGP, 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 JGP registered?

M300 JGP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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