2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · R31 SDE
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2017. Recorded mileage 42,684 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
R31 SDE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2022
- 42,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
R31 SDE MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2017 BMW M3 (R31 SDE) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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