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V8 UDU

2017 BMW M3

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,031 mi
Last recorded48,031 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 UDU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 48,031 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 44,003 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 77,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 72,993 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 72,992 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 40,498 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 72,984 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 40,042 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,791 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 66,791 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 35,340 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 64,674 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 23,732 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,624 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,623 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,579 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,592 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,631 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,632 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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V8 UDU is a 2017 BMW M3 in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V8 UDU, 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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V8 UDU is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2017.

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