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M300 ORC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,502 mi
Last recorded147,502 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 147,502 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 147,502 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 145,276 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 143,637 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test , unable to check adult belts

Pass 8 Dec 2021 137,431 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 135,017 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 131,211 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,957 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 118,503 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 108,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,020 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp missing but pipe secure

Fail 15 Apr 2015 102,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

exhaust clamp missing but pipe secure

Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,683 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,251 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 94,251 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,859 miles

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

tyres slightly worn on inneredges

Pass 8 Oct 2010 89,562 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,475 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,539 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,165 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 53,162 miles

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

all tyres showing signs of side wall damage

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,839 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting worn on edges of tread.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 34,265 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 ORC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

M300 ORC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is M300 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 ORC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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