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M31 CHO

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,993 mi
Last recorded66,993 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 CHO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,993 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,970 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,944 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,655 miles

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,299 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,334 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Osf tyre has low tread on outer edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,641 miles

Osf tyre has low tread on outer edge.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,987 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 47,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,333 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,142 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,180 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 30,569 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 27,201 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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M31 CHO is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CHO, 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 M31 CHO registered?

M31 CHO is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is M31 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 CHO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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