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M30 JTG

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,925 mi
Last recorded56,925 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 JTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 56,925 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 55,082 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 54,992 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 54,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 54,519 miles

Diff oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 54,519 miles

Diff oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 54,382 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

diff oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,139 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 53,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 53,311 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 52,794 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 51,470 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 50,436 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 48,356 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,806 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,811 miles

n/s front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,535 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 JTG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JTG, 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 JTG registered?

M30 JTG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is M30 JTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 JTG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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