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2828 AR

2017 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,283 mi
Last recorded63,283 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2828 AR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 63,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Feb 2026 63,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 59,037 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 54,697 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,039 miles

Nearside Front top mount bearing noisy

Pass 7 Jan 2022 39,807 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 33,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 29,645 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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2828 AR is a 2017 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 32,794 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 2828 AR, 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 9 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 2828 AR registered?

2828 AR is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is 2828 AR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2828 AR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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