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D17 JSG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,402 mi
Last recorded102,402 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 JSG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 102,402 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 102,284 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 101,656 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 100,603 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 100,214 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 99,625 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 98,222 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 95,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2019 95,593 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket clamps corroaded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 90,003 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2017 88,128 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 84,593 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 82,762 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 75,507 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,448 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted to nsr and osr not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 40,677 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,615 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,237 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 30,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,089 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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D17 JSG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 D17 JSG, 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 D17 JSG registered?

D17 JSG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is D17 JSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 JSG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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