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K31 LJR

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,617 mi
Last recorded100,617 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 LJR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 100,617 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

very little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 9 Dec 2024 98,519 miles

Handbrake lever reserve travel requirements only just met, indicates repair or adjustment maybe necessary

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake Splash plate insecure

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS Warning Lamp on

Undertrays & Covers in Situ at time of test, preventing full inspecting of some testable items

Fail 16 Oct 2024 98,517 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel Cap Seal Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor Arm Connecting Bracket Fractured on Offside Suspension Arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre Main, up behind Nearside Rear Plastic Cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake Splash plate insecure

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Up Above Rear Axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Crossbrace Centre Bolt Missing

TPMS Warning Lamp on

Undertrays & Covers in Situ at time of test, preventing full inspecting of some testable items

Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 95,663 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,575 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 93,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 92,925 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 92,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,940 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,515 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,143 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,778 miles

offside freont tyre has a slight cut to the rim protector not deep or through to cords nor dangerous at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,293 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,538 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 33,538 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 22,269 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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K31 LJR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K31 LJR, 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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K31 LJR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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