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M31 MDD

2017 BMW M3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,997 mi
Last recorded29,997 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 MDD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 29,997 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 68,394 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 27,955 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 66,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 25,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 64,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 21,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 63,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 19,945 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 17,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 57,984 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 14,286 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 14,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,144 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 56,040 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 55,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,366 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 48,769 miles

Offside Front slight misting

Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,572 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,501 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,280 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 24,814 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 26,188 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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M31 MDD is a 2017 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M31 MDD, 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 M31 MDD registered?

M31 MDD is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2017.

Is M31 MDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 MDD shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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