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C17 MUL

2003 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,565 mi
Last recorded64,565 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 MUL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 64,565 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 64,565 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 64,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 63,891 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 63,577 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,048 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 62,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 60,353 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 58,150 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,443 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,765 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 55,749 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,651 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 50,651 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,142 miles

Centre to rear exhaust bracket cracked but exhaust not insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,830 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,298 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 22,293 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,599 miles

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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C17 MUL is a 2003 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C17 MUL, 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 C17 MUL registered?

C17 MUL is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is C17 MUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 MUL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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