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NL17 AXY

2017 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,978 mi
Last recorded97,978 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL17 AXY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 97,978 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,537 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 84,498 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 72,723 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 66,144 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 66,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 54,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,711 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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NL17 AXY is a 2017 BMW M3 in Grey 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 NL17 AXY, 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 NL17 AXY registered?

NL17 AXY is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2017.

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