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F17 RDS

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,316 mi
Last recorded44,316 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 RDS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 44,316 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 44,045 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,791 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 43,430 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,030 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 42,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,728 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,185 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 37,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,602 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,975 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

REAR DIFF LEAKING

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,506 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 28,499 miles

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 25,889 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,889 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,675 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 22,527 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 RDS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 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 F17 RDS, 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 24 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 F17 RDS registered?

F17 RDS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is F17 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 RDS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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