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B17 RLL

2017 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,309 mi
Last recorded65,309 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 RLL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 65,309 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 65,309 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 64,227 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 62,004 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 60,195 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 58,014 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 47,797 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 RLL is a 2017 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RLL, 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 RLL registered?

B17 RLL is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is B17 RLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 RLL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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