2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · L40 JDN
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 14/09/2017. Recorded mileage 43,741 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
L40 JDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 43,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L40 JDN Mileage History
- 02/11/202239,581 mi
- 03/11/202239,612 mi+31 mi
- 02/11/202341,150 mi+1,538 mi
- 30/10/202442,351 mi+1,201 mi
- 21/07/202543,741 mi+1,390 mi
Average of roughly 1,532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L40 JDN 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 (L40 JDN) between November 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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