2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · CU51 OHU
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22/05/2017. Recorded mileage 60,033 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
CU51 OHU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 60,033 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: Average
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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.
CU51 OHU Mileage History
- 05/09/202245,381 mi
- 20/05/202349,035 mi+3,654 mi
- 02/05/202454,417 mi+5,382 mi
- 21/05/202560,033 mi+5,616 mi
Average of roughly 5,412 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
CU51 OHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW M3 (CU51 OHU) between September 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 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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