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M30 SDE

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,573 mi
Last recorded73,573 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 73,573 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 73,573 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 73,123 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,122 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 73,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 72,761 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 72,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 69,937 miles

Offside & Nearside Front Headlamp Washers Not Working

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 69,937 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside & Nearside Front Headlamp Washers Not Working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,654 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,264 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,541 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 53,861 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,176 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,807 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 47,806 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,654 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,250 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 27,869 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,970 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,489 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,863 miles

Nearside Front 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 SDE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SDE, 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 SDE registered?

M30 SDE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is M30 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 SDE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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