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Y30 EAH

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,044 mi
Last recorded102,044 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 EAH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 102,044 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 100,641 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 100,498 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 96,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,676 miles

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Fail 21 Sep 2021 92,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,599 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,658 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 88,658 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 88,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,514 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,022 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,825 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 73,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 71,121 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 71,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,485 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 7 Sep 2013 63,528 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,169 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,565 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,558 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,448 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,016 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,023 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 33,023 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y30 EAH is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y30 EAH, 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 Y30 EAH registered?

Y30 EAH is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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