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C17 RYP

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,491 mi
Last recorded97,491 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 RYP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 97,491 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 97,312 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 96,933 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 96,412 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 92,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under shields fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2021 92,085 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under shield's fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 89,847 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 88,160 miles

under trays , sill trims and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,664 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 85,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 84,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2014 83,817 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 82,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 80,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,463 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 30 Oct 2010 74,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,659 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,726 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 RYP is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

C17 RYP is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is C17 RYP safe to buy?

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