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M30 OMC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,456 mi
Last recorded90,456 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 90,456 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 89,426 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 89,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 88,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 88,489 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,011 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,038 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,425 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 77,240 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap rubber slightly deteriorated but still sealing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 66,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust clamps split but still holding

Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,539 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 60,363 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,966 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 40,608 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,331 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,259 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 28,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,704 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 15,704 miles

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

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

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

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 OMC 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 86.4%.

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 OMC, 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 OMC registered?

M30 OMC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is M30 OMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 OMC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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