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K31 AXX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,308 mi
Last recorded113,308 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 AXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 113,308 miles

hand brake has only just met minimum requirements ,requires seviceing

Pass 24 Jul 2025 107,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 102,155 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured close to fail (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap washer deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2023 99,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 99,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 99,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,696 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,556 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,547 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 89,156 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 89,105 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,384 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,455 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,226 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 61,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlight leveling sensor broken

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,170 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,170 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,393 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 40,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,931 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,543 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)

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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K31 AXX 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 K31 AXX, 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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What year was K31 AXX registered?

K31 AXX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is K31 AXX safe to buy?

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