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M300 HSS

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,633 mi
Last recorded86,633 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 HSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,633 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,196 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 84,357 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,728 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 82,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 77,852 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,633 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,605 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges and close to legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,987 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 71,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,555 miles

Slight play in RH steering rack joint

Fail 9 Nov 2010 65,555 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in RH steering rack joint

Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,947 miles

slight play rhf inner rack balljoint

Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,255 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,531 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 43,507 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 12,380 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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M300 HSS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M300 HSS, 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 M300 HSS registered?

M300 HSS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is M300 HSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 HSS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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