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M300 MFF

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,281 mi
Last recorded53,281 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 53,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 53,281 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 53,256 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 53,221 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 of 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

oil leak from differential

signs of rear tyres having been fouling bodywork, not fouling at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2023 50,248 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 49,672 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 49,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has damage to sidewall. Signs of catching wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has damage to sidewall. Signs of catching wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 48,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn/damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn/damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 48,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn/damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn/damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge 235/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Signs of both rear tyres scrubbing wheel arch

Pass 6 Nov 2018 46,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre has rubbing marks on outer side wall

headlamp washers inoperative

Fail 6 Nov 2018 46,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre has rubbing marks on outer side wall

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,518 miles

Nearside Rear tyre appears to have been rubbing on wheel arch but not seen during test

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 43,590 miles

N/s/r tyre fouling the wheel arch under braking

Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,793 miles

nearside rear tyre appears to have been rubbing on wheel arch but visible during test

Fail 3 Nov 2015 40,786 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear tyre appears to have been rubbing on wheel arch but visible during test

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,169 miles

some led lights in offside rear indicator not working

Pass 5 May 2011 26,462 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 25,225 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,578 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,815 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)

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 MFF is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MFF, 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 MFF registered?

M300 MFF is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is M300 MFF safe to buy?

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