2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · 44 YA
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Oct 2017. Recorded mileage 75,260 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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44 YA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 75,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
44 YA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW M3 (44 YA) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
44 YA Mileage History
- 13/10/202239,616 mi
- 15/05/202345,285 mi+5,669 mi
- 10/05/202455,740 mi+10,455 mi
- 06/06/202569,560 mi+13,820 mi
- 10/06/202675,260 mi+5,700 mi
Average of roughly 9,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Crank Hub Slip / Timing Risk(Serious)
Highly publicised on tuned S55 cars, crank-hub slip can throw engine timing out and destroy the valvetrain. Stock cars are less vulnerable, but mapped examples deserve extra caution.
- Coolant Loss / Charge Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbo M3s can develop small coolant leaks around expansion tanks, auxiliary coolers, or charge-cooling hardware. They are often minor at first, but repeated top-ups are not normal.
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- Crank Hub Slip / Timing RiskSerious
Highly publicised on tuned S55 cars, crank-hub slip can throw engine timing out and destroy the valvetrain. Stock cars are less vulnerable, but mapped examples deserve extra caution.
- Coolant Loss / Charge Cooling LeaksModerate
Turbo M3s can develop small coolant leaks around expansion tanks, auxiliary coolers, or charge-cooling hardware. They are often minor at first, but repeated top-ups are not normal.
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