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YM17 OYB

2017 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,535 mi
Last recorded25,535 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM17 OYB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 25,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 25,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 19,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 11,900 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 8,003 miles
Pass 22 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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YM17 OYB is a 2017 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM17 OYB, 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 YM17 OYB registered?

YM17 OYB is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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