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M31 PGD

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,236 mi
Last recorded72,236 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 PGD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 72,236 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 72,180 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 71,834 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty /

Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,682 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,392 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,768 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,690 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 67,725 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,882 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,302 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,794 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 58,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 58,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,368 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cutting on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,501 miles

both front tyres cut of inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2011 41,221 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 37,362 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,571 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 22 Feb 2008 28,591 miles

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,188 miles

both front tyres void of tread inner & outer edges

both rear tyres worn below legal limit inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2007 26,188 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres void of tread inner & outer edges

both rear tyres worn below legal limit inner edges

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 PGD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 PGD, 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 PGD registered?

M31 PGD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is M31 PGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 PGD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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