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XX51 DEV

2017 BMW M3

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,235 mi
Last recorded82,235 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX51 DEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 82,235 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,598 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 56,968 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 56,963 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Michelin pilot super sport 265/30/20 94 Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Michelin pilot sport 4 285/30/20 99Y XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,625 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 47,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 39,499 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2020

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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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XX51 DEV is a 2017 BMW M3 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XX51 DEV, 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 XX51 DEV registered?

XX51 DEV is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is XX51 DEV safe to buy?

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