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M30 EAO

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,653 mi
Last recorded94,653 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 94,653 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 90,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 88,797 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 87,083 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 87,079 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamps broke

Pass 31 Jan 2018 79,626 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2018 79,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split on drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,560 miles

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

cover sills shields

Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,427 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 71,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,995 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,558 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,558 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,115 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,065 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,182 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 20,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,048 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,034 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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M30 EAO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M30 EAO, 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 M30 EAO registered?

M30 EAO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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