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M31 GEY

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

176,122 mi
Last recorded176,122 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 176,122 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 173,651 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 169,590 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 164,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside+nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 158,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 149,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 140,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 132,668 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 127,893 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 127,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from near side flex to front badly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from off side flex to joint badly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 122,805 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 117,798 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 117,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 111,202 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 107,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 103,999 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 94,373 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,878 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,045 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 62,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,042 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 49,632 miles

front tyres 2.0 mm inner edges + wearing high/ low

nail in n/s/r tyre + bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald inner tread

Fail 10 May 2007 49,632 miles

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

front tyres 2.0 mm inner edges + wearing high/ low

nail in n/s/r tyre + bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald inner tread

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,421 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 GEY is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M31 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

M31 GEY is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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