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M30 MWX

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,441 mi
Last recorded106,441 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 106,441 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 106,441 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,238 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 105,884 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 105,776 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,731 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak diff area

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2015 99,731 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

oil leak diff area

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2014 97,402 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

o/s/f ride height sensor damaged

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 80,732 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 MWX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M30 MWX registered?

M30 MWX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is M30 MWX safe to buy?

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