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M300 PRD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

86,239 mi
Last recorded86,239 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 86,239 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 85,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 84,583 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 83,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 83,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 82,537 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 81,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,531 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,330 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,823 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 75,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,449 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,856 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 42,829 miles

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,272 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 32,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,249 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,214 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 19,695 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 PRD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PRD, 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 PRD registered?

M300 PRD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is M300 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 PRD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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