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S17 RTD

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

145,623 mi
Last recorded145,623 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 RTD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 145,623 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 145,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 141,601 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 141,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 139,658 miles

Front both head lamp washe, s inoperative

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 138,405 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 135,175 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 135,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 127,959 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 123,663 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 120,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 118,119 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 112,973 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,513 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 93,859 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 89,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2011 85,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pad sensor adrift

Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,243 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 83,243 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 79,538 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,199 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,648 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 36,711 miles

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

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)

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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S17 RTD is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 S17 RTD, 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 S17 RTD registered?

S17 RTD is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is S17 RTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 RTD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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