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PR11 AAX

2017 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,954 mi
Last recorded20,954 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR11 AAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 20,954 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 19,523 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 17,347 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 15,879 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 15,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,724 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 13,723 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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PR11 AAX is a 2017 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PR11 AAX, 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 PR11 AAX registered?

PR11 AAX is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2017.

Is PR11 AAX safe to buy?

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