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MT17 SBZ

2017 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,566 mi
Last recorded58,566 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT17 SBZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 58,566 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 56,609 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 52,859 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 50,320 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 47,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,610 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 33,982 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 28,589 miles
Pass 3 May 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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MT17 SBZ is a 2017 BMW M3 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MT17 SBZ, 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 MT17 SBZ registered?

MT17 SBZ is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 11 May 2017.

Is MT17 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT17 SBZ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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