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PM03 PMM

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,730 mi
Last recorded144,730 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM03 PMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 144,730 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 144,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 142,128 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened General surface corrosion to rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 139,744 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 133,734 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 126,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 123,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play boot starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 119,701 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 119,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,526 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 113,521 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 105,758 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 105,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,855 miles

2x front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake low efficiency

Offside Front disc warped

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 98,855 miles

2x front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake low efficiency

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front disc warped

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,118 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,027 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,696 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,187 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,233 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,957 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 27,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PM03 PMM is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PM03 PMM, 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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PM03 PMM is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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