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AV15 SKB

2017 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,556 mi
Last recorded35,556 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV15 SKB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 35,556 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 29,980 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 26,207 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 26,207 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 23,529 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 18,663 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 14,373 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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AV15 SKB is a 2017 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV15 SKB, 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 AV15 SKB registered?

AV15 SKB is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is AV15 SKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV15 SKB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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