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N17 WCW

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,166 mi
Last recorded44,166 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 WCW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 44,166 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 43,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2024 43,195 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured & Lens Damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 42,761 miles

Front and rear number plate are slightly water marked .

Front and rear number plates are slightly water marked .

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall damage

TPMS light is on

Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has run flat fitted

Offside Front Tyre stepped inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2021 39,605 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 38,434 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 37,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 34,041 miles

offside rear tyre has side wall damage

Fail 13 May 2017 34,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 7 May 2016 32,699 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall damage

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 May 2015 30,920 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 28,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 24,178 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 24,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 21,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 19,220 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 17,725 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight wear on outer edges, it has 4mm of tread accross accross centre of tyre.

Pass 5 May 2009 15,359 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 15,359 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 13,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 8,885 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 8,885 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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N17 WCW is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WCW, 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 N17 WCW registered?

N17 WCW is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is N17 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 WCW shows 24 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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