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LN51 DKN

2017 BMW M3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,540 mi
Last recorded52,540 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 DKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 52,540 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 52,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 45,050 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 41,598 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 35,551 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 35,527 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear, character spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 29,708 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 29,708 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear, character spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 22,920 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 17,142 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2020

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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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LN51 DKN is a 2017 BMW M3 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LN51 DKN, 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 LN51 DKN registered?

LN51 DKN is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is LN51 DKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 DKN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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