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AL17 MCR

2017 BMW M3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,260 mi
Last recorded50,260 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL17 MCR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 50,260 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 49,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,328 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 39,831 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 33,247 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 26,536 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 18,055 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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AL17 MCR is a 2017 BMW M3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AL17 MCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL17 MCR registered?

AL17 MCR is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AL17 MCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL17 MCR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AL17 MCR have outstanding finance?

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