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M30 OBM

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,487 mi
Last recorded134,487 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 OBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 134,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 129,838 miles

advise front & rear brake discs worn/pitting

Pass 5 Apr 2023 124,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across to nearside rear connector. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 124,673 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal lacerated excessively. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function stem excessively corroded reducing diameter significantly. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across to nearside rear connector. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 120,205 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 113,922 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 112,593 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 111,454 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 108,072 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 106,048 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 106,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 101,855 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 101,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 97,814 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 93,558 miles

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

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

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

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

full bodyguard fitted at time of test

near side front tyre outer sidewall slight damasge to sidewall

Fail 6 May 2011 93,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

full bodyguard fitted at time of test

near side front tyre outer sidewall slight damasge to sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,935 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 90,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,627 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 82,204 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,584 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 64,349 miles

N/S/F wheel rim damaged

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 64,349 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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 OBM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

M30 OBM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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