2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · M33 EBM
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 08/03/2017. Recorded mileage 73,166 miles. MOT valid until 18/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
M33 EBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 73,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
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.
M33 EBM Mileage History
- 21/10/202252,606 mi
- 28/10/202361,189 mi+8,583 mi
- 28/10/202468,705 mi+7,516 mi
- 19/11/202573,166 mi+4,461 mi
- 19/11/202573,166 mi
Average of roughly 6,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M33 EBM 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 (M33 EBM) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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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