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R25 BRN

2017 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,315 mi
Last recorded42,315 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 BRN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 42,315 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 42,309 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2024 41,277 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 24,356 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 18,058 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 7,156 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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R25 BRN is a 2017 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R25 BRN, 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 R25 BRN registered?

R25 BRN is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2017.

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