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YK17 VEB

2017 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,754 mi
Last recorded70,754 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 VEB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 70,754 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 70,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 64,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,967 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,498 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 42,570 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 42,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 37,567 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to check centre seat belt. ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 33,148 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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YK17 VEB 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 77.8%.

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 YK17 VEB, 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 YK17 VEB registered?

YK17 VEB is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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The MOT history for YK17 VEB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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