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F8 XCD

2017 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,715 mi
Last recorded45,715 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 XCD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 45,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 44,334 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 39,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 6 May 2023 37,809 miles

passenger and rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2022 33,977 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Fail 21 Jan 2022 33,977 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Pass 24 Nov 2020 28,866 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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F8 XCD is a 2017 BMW M3 in Black 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 F8 XCD, 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 F8 XCD registered?

F8 XCD is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2017.

Is F8 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 XCD 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.

Does F8 XCD have outstanding finance?

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