2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · 11 LJL
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2017. Recorded mileage 35,123 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
11 LJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 35,123 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
11 LJL Mileage History
- 30/10/202115,208 mi
- 25/10/202216,991 mi+1,783 mi
- 31/10/202318,811 mi+1,820 mi
- 25/10/202422,010 mi+3,199 mi
- 13/10/202535,123 mi+13,113 mi
Average of roughly 5,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
11 LJL 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 (11 LJL) between October 2021 and October 2025.
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.
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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