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N30 JRP

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,985 mi
Last recorded106,985 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 JRP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 106,985 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 106,647 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 105,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 105,223 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 104,522 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,211 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 104,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 103,535 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 101,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 98,887 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 95,990 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 95,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2015 94,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 84,137 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2013 78,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,137 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 69,137 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,380 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,262 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,474 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,080 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 73,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 73,194 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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N30 JRP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N30 JRP, 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 N30 JRP registered?

N30 JRP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is N30 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N30 JRP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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