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M300 SMR

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,993 mi
Last recorded78,993 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 78,993 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 77,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,374 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff has a slight oil leak input seal

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,408 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 70,939 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 68,933 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2014 68,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,011 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 65,011 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 100,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 100,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 100,006 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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 90,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to offside front tyre outer wall. (see yellow highlights)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,044 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 68,383 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 68,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 SMR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SMR, 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 SMR registered?

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

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