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M300 OOU

2003 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,871 mi
Last recorded94,871 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 OOU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 94,871 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 94,140 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,007 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 87,038 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 84,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,961 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,086 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 78,160 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,174 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,037 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 75,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,680 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 66,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,699 miles

cuts in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2013 59,308 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 8 Mar 2012 51,908 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,323 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 44,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,526 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 30,637 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 30,518 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,226 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 13,672 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 OOU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M300 OOU?

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What year was M300 OOU registered?

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

Is M300 OOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 OOU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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