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M300 JRD

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,343 mi
Last recorded122,343 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 122,343 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 121,679 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 107,648 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 107,648 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 106,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,726 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 102,548 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,334 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 19 Feb 2015 101,334 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 27 Sep 2013 98,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,870 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 95,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 87,465 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,578 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

nearside front tyre damaged

nearside rear tyre damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2010 82,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

nearside front tyre damaged

nearside rear tyre damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,925 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,924 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,909 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 JRD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JRD, 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 JRD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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