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M300 JPN

2003 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,257 mi
Last recorded121,257 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 JPN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 121,257 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 121,240 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

full inspection to rear brake pipes not carry out above full tank

Pass 22 Jun 2016 115,228 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

gearbox leak

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 22 Jun 2016 115,228 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine oil leaks

gearbox leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Jul 2015 113,358 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 9 May 2014 110,970 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 107,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 103,657 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear brake pad wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2011 94,424 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,455 miles

Airbag light on

Offside front DSC sensor faulty

Fail 8 Jul 2009 65,455 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front DSC sensor faulty

Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,681 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 49,440 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,498 miles

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

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 JPN is a 2003 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JPN, 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 JPN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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