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M300 RSW

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,849 mi
Last recorded91,849 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 91,849 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 91,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 91,766 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 91,600 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,502 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 91,267 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 90,732 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 89,672 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 88,363 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 87,122 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 86,128 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 84,453 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,263 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 76,951 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 73,449 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 54,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,912 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 45,912 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,449 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 34,388 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 25,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,634 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 RSW 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 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 RSW, 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

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What year was M300 RSW registered?

M300 RSW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is M300 RSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 RSW 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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