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F17 JCW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,220 mi
Last recorded65,220 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 JCW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,220 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 64,943 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,413 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 46,228 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,228 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 38,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,248 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 34,019 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 34,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,231 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,620 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 25,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 22,731 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 22,731 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 19,575 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 19,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,073 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 17,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r diff seal oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2005 13,073 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 13,073 miles

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

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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F17 JCW 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 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F17 JCW, 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

How do I check the history of F17 JCW?

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What year was F17 JCW registered?

F17 JCW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is F17 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 JCW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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