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M30 OOH

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,113 mi
Last recorded92,113 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 92,113 miles

Rear Number plate lights are flashing quickly.

Pass 25 Jun 2025 91,512 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 87,527 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 87,417 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 87,411 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 86,884 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,675 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2021 85,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,392 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 84,314 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,227 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,189 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 81,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,563 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,265 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,931 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 57,708 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2008 57,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 May 2006 41,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 41,593 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 41,593 miles

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

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

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 OOH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 OOH, 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 OOH registered?

M30 OOH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is M30 OOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 OOH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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