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AK17 EPV

2017 BMW M3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,179 mi
Last recorded48,179 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 EPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 48,179 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 41,826 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 32,545 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 26,668 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 23,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 23,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 19,380 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 17,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020

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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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AK17 EPV is a 2017 BMW M3 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK17 EPV, 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 AK17 EPV registered?

AK17 EPV is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is AK17 EPV safe to buy?

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