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SD17 VPT

2017 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,048 mi
Last recorded18,048 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD17 VPT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 18,048 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 15,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 14,268 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 11,891 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 10,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 9,242 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))

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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SD17 VPT is a 2017 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SD17 VPT, 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 SD17 VPT registered?

SD17 VPT is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is SD17 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD17 VPT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD17 VPT have outstanding finance?

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