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SO17 OGK

2017 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,644 mi
Last recorded73,644 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO17 OGK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 73,644 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 65,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 62,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 55,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,428 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 55,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 52,999 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,067 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 32,433 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 27,189 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 26,879 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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SO17 OGK is a 2017 BMW M3 in Grey 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 SO17 OGK, 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 SO17 OGK?

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What year was SO17 OGK registered?

SO17 OGK is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is SO17 OGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO17 OGK 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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