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R8 YSF

2017 BMW M3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,807 mi
Last recorded43,807 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 YSF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 43,807 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2026 31,825 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 31,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 39,944 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 29,058 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 33,943 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 27,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 27,597 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 24,709 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 21,152 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 23,638 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 15,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,177 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 10,423 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 10,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 19,489 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 5,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 16,899 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 14,921 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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R8 YSF is a 2017 BMW M3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R8 YSF, 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 R8 YSF registered?

R8 YSF is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is R8 YSF safe to buy?

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