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AK03 BOS

2017 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,106 mi
Last recorded61,106 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BOS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 61,106 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 54,012 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 46,242 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 41,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 41,173 miles

covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 34,055 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 34,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 26,412 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 26,410 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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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AK03 BOS is a 2017 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK03 BOS, 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 AK03 BOS registered?

AK03 BOS is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is AK03 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 BOS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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