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M300 JRW

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,019 mi
Last recorded73,019 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 JRW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 73,019 miles

Fuel cap sealing device cracking/perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2026 73,018 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap sealing device cracking/perishing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,971 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 72,770 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 72,443 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 71,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 71,231 miles

Offside Front Inner Angel eye out of position.

TPMS warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,692 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play/noise in drive train (ie.propshaft)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 68,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 68,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 66,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 66,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,834 miles

Child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 31 Mar 2012 63,831 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,675 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,405 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,638 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 51,408 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,233 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 JRW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JRW, 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 JRW registered?

M300 JRW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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