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N31 LPY

2017 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,949 mi
Last recorded60,949 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 LPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 60,949 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 52,634 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 48,698 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,996 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 33,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,825 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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N31 LPY is a 2017 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N31 LPY, 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 N31 LPY registered?

N31 LPY is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is N31 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 LPY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N31 LPY have outstanding finance?

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