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M31 BMX

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,858 mi
Last recorded202,858 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 BMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 202,858 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 199,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 191,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 186,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 186,889 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 178,619 miles

Center/rear exhaust clamps corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 170,185 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 170,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt RUBBER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps O/S N/S NOT WORKING (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 164,441 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 156,584 miles

Nearside front outer brake pad worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2018 156,584 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside front outer brake pad worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2017 133,413 miles

Washers poor

Fail 7 Aug 2017 133,413 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake fluid level low

Washers poor

Pass 8 Aug 2016 124,153 miles

slight play n/s/r upper hub bush

Pass 7 Aug 2015 112,232 miles

front brake hose alignment poor

Fail 5 Aug 2015 112,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine mil light on

front brake hose alignment poor

Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,767 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre sidewalls cut

Fail 11 Aug 2014 102,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre sidewalls cut

Pass 12 Aug 2013 96,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,085 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

minor weep from rear diff

n/s/f brake pad worn

o/s/f suspension ride hight level sensor bracket broken

o/s/r lower hub bush slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers fitted everywhere restricting inpection

exhaust condition poor around rear clamps

oil weep from diff at rear

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,088 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extensive covers fitted making inspection difficult

minimal differential weep

Fail 14 Sep 2010 74,088 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extensive covers fitted making inspection difficult

minimal differential weep

Fail 15 Oct 2009 63,253 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,253 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,866 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M31 BMX is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M31 BMX, 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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M31 BMX is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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