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M300 PKR

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,124 mi
Last recorded118,124 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 118,124 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 118,062 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2025 117,406 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 116,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 115,525 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 114,532 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 113,758 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 113,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 110,956 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 108,345 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 106,196 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,744 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,758 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 84,782 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,002 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,078 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 70,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,047 miles

front numberplate cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,266 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 576,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,872 miles

TYRE RUN FLAT WARNING LIGHT ILUMANATED

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 PKR 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 87%.

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 M300 PKR, 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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M300 PKR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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