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PX17 YKM

2017 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,402 mi
Last recorded47,402 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX17 YKM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 47,402 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 47,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2025 39,156 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 33,843 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 28,997 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 26,491 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 22,463 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 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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PX17 YKM is a 2017 BMW M3 in Blue 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 PX17 YKM, 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 PX17 YKM registered?

PX17 YKM is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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