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SP17 WKD

2017 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,456 mi
Last recorded66,456 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 WKD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 66,456 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 66,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn unevenly. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 55,162 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 49,312 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 49,312 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 37,887 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 32,266 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 32,266 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,092 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 23,136 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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SP17 WKD is a 2017 BMW M3 in Blue 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 SP17 WKD, 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.

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SP17 WKD is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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