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M30 DAO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,157 mi
Last recorded81,157 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 DAO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 81,157 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 81,085 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 81,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,614 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 79,607 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear/centre (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,581 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,103 miles

Advise off side front steering rack end has slight play

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 56,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,529 miles

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

small weeping of oil from offside rear driveshaft seal

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,239 miles

corrosion on n/s rear brake disc

wear on rear tyres

Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,238 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

corrosion on n/s rear brake disc

wear on rear tyres

Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,609 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,367 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 42,367 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 1 Feb 2008 36,746 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs showing wear

Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,794 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 24,263 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 24,262 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges.

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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M30 DAO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M30 DAO, 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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M30 DAO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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