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TU17 HAN

2017 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,135 mi
Last recorded49,135 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTU17 HAN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 49,135 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 49,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front both sides, rear both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 33,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs forming a band of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 33,056 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs forming a band of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 27,838 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 27,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 23,124 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 23,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge severely worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge severely worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 17,039 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked + tyre worn severely on inner edge.

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked + tyre worn severely on inner edge.

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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TU17 HAN is a 2017 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TU17 HAN, 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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What year was TU17 HAN registered?

TU17 HAN is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2017.

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