CarVerify

Free Car Check

M300 PHL

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,827 mi
Last recorded164,827 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 PHL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 164,827 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 160,460 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 156,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 156,894 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 152,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 147,536 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 147,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 142,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 129,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 12 Apr 2016 113,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint is slightly loose may require new clamps (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light is on

slight creak on n/s suspension

tyre pressure light is on

Fail 12 Apr 2016 113,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint is slightly loose may require new clamps (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light is on

slight creak on n/s suspension

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 97,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,354 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,209 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,986 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 68,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,175 miles

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

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

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

Fail 31 Mar 2010 65,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,780 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 17 Mar 2008 48,988 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 48,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,207 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,671 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M300 PHL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHL, 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

How do I check the history of M300 PHL?

You can check the full history of M300 PHL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M300 PHL registered?

M300 PHL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is M300 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 PHL shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M300 PHL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M300 PHL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.