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N888 CHR

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,852 mi
Last recorded88,852 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 CHR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 88,852 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,234 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 87,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,426 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,247 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 83,712 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 80,564 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,846 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 73,319 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 73,319 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,180 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,942 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,449 miles

rear coil springs have been removed and vehicle has been uprated to new suspension

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,532 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,265 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,848 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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N888 CHR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 N888 CHR, 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 N888 CHR registered?

N888 CHR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is N888 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 CHR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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