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R17 DXY

2014 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,112 mi
Last recorded45,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW M345,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 DXY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 45,112 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 56,756 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 40,697 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 54,611 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 37,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 48,694 miles

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2023 48,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2023 34,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 41,698 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 30,149 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 38,608 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 38,608 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 25,422 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 35,663 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 21,188 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 31,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 16,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,390 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 14,779 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 18,937 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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R17 DXY is a 2014 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 45,400 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 R17 DXY, 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 12 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R17 DXY registered?

R17 DXY is a 2014 BMW M3, first registered on 29 December 2014.

Is R17 DXY safe to buy?

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