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M30 TWR

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,409 mi
Last recorded53,409 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 TWR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 53,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 52,393 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 50,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 47,609 miles

Both rear shock casings corroded

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 46,478 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 44,920 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 43,679 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 43,679 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,561 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 42,538 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,375 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,357 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,818 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,763 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,739 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,078 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 27,078 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,686 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 17,047 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 17,047 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 13,501 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 10,937 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 TWR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TWR, 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 TWR registered?

M30 TWR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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