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M300 RDT

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,974 mi
Last recorded119,974 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 119,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 119,913 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 119,751 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 118,838 miles

Owner thinks this car make his you know what bigger!!

Pass 2 Jul 2016 117,824 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 116,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

petrol cap perished seal.nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,012 miles

petrol cap perished seal.nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 103,106 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 88,686 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 88,644 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 77,741 miles

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

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

advise rear discs badly pitted

advise rear exhaust clamps cracked

Fail 6 May 2011 77,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise rear discs badly pitted

advise rear exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,771 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2009

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 12 Mar 2008 54,751 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 54,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,369 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 RDT is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RDT, 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 RDT registered?

M300 RDT is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is M300 RDT safe to buy?

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