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M33 FBX

2017 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,346 mi
Last recorded60,346 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 FBX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 60,346 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 60,778 miles

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front tyres fouling wheel arch liners (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 55,652 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 45,408 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 31,816 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 25,310 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 23,235 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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M33 FBX is a 2017 BMW M3 in Black 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 M33 FBX, 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

How do I check the history of M33 FBX?

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What year was M33 FBX registered?

M33 FBX is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is M33 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 FBX 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.

Does M33 FBX have outstanding finance?

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