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YO17 SUF

2017 BMW M3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,766 mi
Last recorded53,766 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO17 SUF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 52,765 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 51,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 48,559 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2022 48,559 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 45,614 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,301 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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YO17 SUF is a 2017 BMW M3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YO17 SUF, 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 YO17 SUF registered?

YO17 SUF is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 6 October 2017.

Is YO17 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO17 SUF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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