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SIW 51

2017 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,965 mi
Last recorded37,965 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 51
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 37,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 32,704 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 27,400 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 27,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 21,503 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 21,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 15,001 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 12,849 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

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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SIW 51 is a 2017 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SIW 51, 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 SIW 51?

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What year was SIW 51 registered?

SIW 51 is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 24 November 2017.

Is SIW 51 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 51 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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