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M31 DJN

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,224 mi
Last recorded107,224 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 107,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 102,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear the condition of the the rear brake pads requires investigation

Fail 14 May 2019 102,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear the condition of the the rear brake pads requires investigation

Pass 15 May 2018 100,526 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

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

Rear brakes require investigation

Pass 10 May 2017 97,569 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall

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

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

Offside Front sensor detached at lower suspension arm

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

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

brake linings require inspection

Pass 17 May 2016 92,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 92,663 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 86,740 miles

offside front brake back plate insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2015 86,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front brake back plate insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2014 77,156 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,238 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,323 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,785 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 49,924 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,993 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 19,876 miles

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

Front 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 DJN is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M31 DJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M31 DJN registered?

M31 DJN is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is M31 DJN safe to buy?

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