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YD17 AYY

2017 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,969 mi
Last recorded46,969 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD17 AYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 46,969 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 45,491 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 40,691 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 37,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 34,002 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 34,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 27,549 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 27,549 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 22,640 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 20,093 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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YD17 AYY is a 2017 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD17 AYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD17 AYY registered?

YD17 AYY is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is YD17 AYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD17 AYY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD17 AYY have outstanding finance?

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