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SD17 VRP

2017 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,427 mi
Last recorded60,427 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD17 VRP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 60,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 55,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 55,212 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 54,367 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,002 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 52,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,354 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 37,354 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2021 35,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 32,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view BORDERLINE PASS (3.2 (a) (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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SD17 VRP is a 2017 BMW M3 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD17 VRP, 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 SD17 VRP?

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What year was SD17 VRP registered?

SD17 VRP is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is SD17 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD17 VRP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD17 VRP have outstanding finance?

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