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M30 WNU

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

108,153 mi
Last recorded108,153 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 WNU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 108,153 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,903 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,188 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,338 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 90,439 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,794 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,867 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,269 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,538 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,282 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,958 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 74,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Bolt missing, All other bolt corrded (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,087 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,851 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,129 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,609 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,183 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,111 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 48,098 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,603 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 20,327 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 WNU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

M30 WNU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is M30 WNU safe to buy?

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