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YL66 KSX

2017 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,645 mi
Last recorded48,645 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL66 KSX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 48,645 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 48,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 45,416 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 38,465 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 33,128 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 27,284 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 20,622 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 15,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/30/20 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/30/20 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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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YL66 KSX is a 2017 BMW M3 in Grey 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 YL66 KSX, 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 YL66 KSX registered?

YL66 KSX is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2017.

Is YL66 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL66 KSX 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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