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W4 VXY

2017 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,846 mi
Last recorded59,846 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 VXY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 59,846 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 55,271 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 50,590 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 50,590 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding possible parking brake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 46,583 miles

Rear drive shafts corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2022 40,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 33,548 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 28,590 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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W4 VXY is a 2017 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W4 VXY, 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 W4 VXY registered?

W4 VXY is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2017.

Is W4 VXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 VXY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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