2003 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · X30 GAS
2003 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 43,356 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3246cc
X30 GAS Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2021
- 43,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
X30 GAS Mileage History
- 08/09/200629,432 mi
- 29/08/200732,525 mi+3,093 mi
- 01/09/200835,205 mi+2,680 mi
- 03/09/200937,907 mi+2,702 mi
- 14/10/201039,511 mi+1,604 mi
- 10/10/201140,205 mi+694 mi
- 12/10/201140,213 mi+8 mi
- 25/10/201240,326 mi+113 mi
- 24/10/201341,044 mi+718 mi
- 05/08/201541,630 mi+586 mi
- 29/07/201642,286 mi+656 mi
- 24/07/201742,615 mi+329 mi
- 03/08/201843,232 mi+617 mi
- 07/08/201843,232 mi
- 24/07/201943,269 mi+37 mi
- 05/08/202043,350 mi+81 mi
- 05/08/202143,356 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 934 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
X30 GAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW M3 (X30 GAS) between September 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling System Overhaul (E36 / E46)(Serious)
Older M3s share BMW's habit of treating expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, and water pumps as consumables. Overheating one can quickly become an engine rebuild conversation.
- Rear Subframe / Floor Cracking(Serious)
The rear floor can crack around the subframe mounts on hard-driven cars, especially E46 M3s. Proper reinforcement is the lasting fix.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
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