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DAN 31M

2017 BMW M3

Black Diesel 3956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests46 (37 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80.4%

Mileage

86,319 mi
Last recorded86,319 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAN 31M
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

37 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 86,319 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 86,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,772 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 80,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 133,322 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 77,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 78,607 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 76,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 13 Jun 2023 76,461 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Apr 2023 64,329 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,418 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 132,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 57,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,775 miles

small cut o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,520 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 21,013 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 21,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,407 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2018 117,389 miles

engine light on

Fail 15 Jan 2018 117,385 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

engine light on

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,448 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 100,344 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,892 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,305 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 68,578 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,578 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,861 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,407 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 62,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,607 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 72,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2012 49,930 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 62,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,683 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 58,459 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 28,717 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 28,716 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 45,374 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 24,575 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 33,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 25,308 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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DAN 31M is a 2017 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.4%.

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 DAN 31M, 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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DAN 31M is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 25 February 2017.

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