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RA66 VTZ

2017 BMW M3

Beige Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,273 mi
Last recorded48,273 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA66 VTZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 48,273 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Feb 2026 48,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 43,688 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 39,589 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 35,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 26,079 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 23,358 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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RA66 VTZ is a 2017 BMW M3 in Beige with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA66 VTZ, 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

How do I check the history of RA66 VTZ?

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What year was RA66 VTZ registered?

RA66 VTZ is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 23 January 2017.

Is RA66 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA66 VTZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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