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N17 URG

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,521 mi
Last recorded111,521 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 URG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 111,521 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 111,521 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 109,010 miles

purpose built track car

Pass 17 Jun 2022 99,295 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 99,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 80,152 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 78,514 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,947 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,726 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,399 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 53,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,173 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)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 46,143 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 40,125 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads over half way worn

Pass 1 Sep 2007 19,869 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 13,217 miles

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

n/s front indictor lense cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,217 miles

n/s front indictor lense cracked

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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N17 URG is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N17 URG, 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 N17 URG registered?

N17 URG is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is N17 URG safe to buy?

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