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B17 BWO

2017 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,260 mi
Last recorded51,260 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BWO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 51,260 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 51,260 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 44,137 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 35,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 31,242 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,060 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 25,041 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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B17 BWO is a 2017 BMW M3 in Grey 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 B17 BWO, 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 B17 BWO registered?

B17 BWO is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 24 November 2017.

Is B17 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 BWO 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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