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M30 TTE

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,377 mi
Last recorded117,377 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 117,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 113,498 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 112,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,952 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 23 Apr 2014 107,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 106,891 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,530 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 99,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front very close to strut

Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,013 miles

air bag light on

Fail 26 Oct 2010 75,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 67,885 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,885 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,549 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,424 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 47,424 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 27,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,414 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 TTE is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TTE, 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 TTE registered?

M30 TTE is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is M30 TTE safe to buy?

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