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RA63 HDD

2017 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,760 mi
Last recorded43,760 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA63 HDD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 43,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 42,615 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 41,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,278 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 36,274 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2022 32,344 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 32,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 21,826 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 18,382 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,125 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 17,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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RA63 HDD is a 2017 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA63 HDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA63 HDD registered?

RA63 HDD is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is RA63 HDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA63 HDD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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