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M30 SYJ

2003 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,552 mi
Last recorded112,552 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 112,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 112,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 111,396 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 110,713 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 108,687 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 108,024 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 107,812 miles

Offside Front level sensor corrode / broken

Fail 17 May 2018 107,796 miles

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

Offside Front level sensor corrode / broken

Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,007 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 106,989 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 103,566 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 92,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non cat test conducted. brake pad warning light on.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,725 miles

non cat test conducted. brake pad warning light on.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,611 miles

rear exhaust silencer clamp missing, not insecure, not leaking.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 84,459 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 84,420 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,630 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 77,784 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 72,986 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 67,298 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,216 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,311 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 SYJ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

M30 SYJ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is M30 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 SYJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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