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M30 XTC

2003 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,524 mi
Last recorded128,524 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 XTC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 128,524 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,480 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 123,052 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,210 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 121,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 118,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 109,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2013 109,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 99,550 miles

Temp repair has been carried out to exhaust

Fail 2 Feb 2012 99,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre 2.4mm

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer fluid low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,787 miles

Nearside front tyre 3.3mm

Offside front suspension headlight adjuster damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,152 miles

both rear tyres down to makers limits

headlight adjusting link on o/s front suspension broke

kerb bead on n/s front tyre badly damaged

n/s parking brake eff low

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,625 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 53,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 46,870 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 40,240 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 XTC is a 2003 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

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

Is M30 XTC safe to buy?

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