CarVerify

Free Car Check

M300 PSS

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,810 mi
Last recorded52,810 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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 PSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
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

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 52,810 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 52,422 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 51,082 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 51,082 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 50,744 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,461 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 48,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 47,802 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 47,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 43,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,311 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 40,311 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,574 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,909 miles

differential oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,623 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,679 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,172 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,512 miles

near side front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2008 17,512 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

near side front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,880 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,822 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 PSS is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PSS, 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 PSS?

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

What year was M300 PSS registered?

M300 PSS is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is M300 PSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 PSS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M300 PSS 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 PSS. 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.