2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · 143 BMW
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22/12/2017. Recorded mileage 39,870 miles. MOT valid until 30/09/2026.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
143 BMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 39,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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143 BMW Mileage History
- 01/10/202115,985 mi
- 29/09/202221,514 mi+5,529 mi
- 27/09/202328,917 mi+7,403 mi
- 25/09/202434,521 mi+5,604 mi
- 19/09/202539,870 mi+5,349 mi
Average of roughly 6,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
143 BMW 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 (143 BMW) between October 2021 and September 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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