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V7 CHC

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,987 mi
Last recorded86,987 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 CHC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 86,987 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Both front tyres heavily perished

Pass 30 Nov 2024 86,931 miles

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

TPML on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts starting to perish on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,846 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 8 Dec 2023 86,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,710 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light indicates a fault

Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,519 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 85,837 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure fault warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,554 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure fault warning light on

Pass 30 Oct 2018 84,955 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

TPMS warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 80,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre management warning light on

Pass 29 Oct 2016 76,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,068 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,395 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,947 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,653 miles

Centre and rear exhaust clamps rusty and broken

Centre exhaust bolts misssing

Fail 1 Oct 2013 59,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre and rear exhaust clamps rusty and broken

Centre exhaust bolts misssing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,188 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 40,260 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,260 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,633 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 30,714 miles

cuts on side wall slight lump

Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,590 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,130 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 20,130 miles

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

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 3 Jul 2006 17,218 miles

damage to nsr tyre wall

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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V7 CHC 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 V7 CHC, 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 V7 CHC registered?

V7 CHC is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is V7 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V7 CHC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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