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M30 TSR

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,388 mi
Last recorded114,388 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 TSR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 114,388 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 113,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 112,862 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 112,205 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 110,880 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 109,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 109,837 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 108,635 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 108,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,966 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 106,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,001 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 102,001 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font both (6.3.4d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,638 miles

both front tires wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,818 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges 2254019 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 92,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear tyres worn at edges of tread

rear exhaust clamps corroded

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,557 miles

front and rear tyres worn at edges of tread

rear exhaust clamps corroded

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 5 Aug 2013 86,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,350 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,670 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 71,670 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,195 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,298 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,351 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,894 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 TSR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TSR, 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 TSR registered?

M30 TSR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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