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M300 TRH

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,711 mi
Last recorded108,711 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 108,711 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

all suspension compoment

Pass 27 Jun 2025 108,630 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 108,269 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear differential input seal leaking

Fail 6 Jun 2024 108,231 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear differential input seal leaking

Fail 11 May 2024 108,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing Both Upper & Lower Perished Away (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Next To Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing Both Upper & Lower Perished Away (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Next To Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2023 107,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 106,008 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 106,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 104,224 miles
Pass 12 May 2019 102,095 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 98,816 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 938,036 miles

lower covers fitted not allowing full view underneath

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,612 miles

all 4 x tyres are starting to perish and crack

n/s/r tyre also has a nail close to the edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,231 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 89,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,006 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 89,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,673 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 Feb 2010 76,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

registration plates stuck on to other registration plates

Fail 8 Feb 2010 76,393 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,241 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perrish and crack.

Nearside front wiper smearing slightly.

Offside front fog light cracked.

Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in it.

Fail 2 Aug 2008 57,241 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel cap seal starting to perrish and crack.

Nearside front wiper smearing slightly.

Offside front fog light cracked.

Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in it.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 43,920 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 43,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyre damage to tyre wall rim saver beads

Fail 22 Jun 2006 33,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyre damage to tyre wall rim saver beads

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 TRH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TRH, 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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M300 TRH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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