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M30 TUN

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

35,683 mi
Last recorded35,683 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 35,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 35,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust rear joint clamps badly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2025 35,501 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rear joint clamps badly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 35,460 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear joint clamps badly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear joint clamps in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2021 35,128 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust joint flanges and bolts badly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 34,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 34,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,402 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 34,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,592 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 30,581 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 24,120 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front suspension strut gaiter deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 20,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,241 miles

slight play in o/s/steering rack end

tyres starting to perish (in tread/inner wall)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,601 miles

both front tyres perished in treads

Fail 29 Jun 2009 16,601 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished in treads

Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,786 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,660 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,133 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 TUN 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 TUN, 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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M30 TUN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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