2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · BJ17 RYF
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2017. Recorded mileage 71,120 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
BJ17 RYF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2024
- 71,120 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
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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.
BJ17 RYF Mileage History
- 05/03/202365,693 mi
- 05/03/202365,693 mi
- 13/03/202471,120 mi+5,427 mi
Average of roughly 5,299 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BJ17 RYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW M3 (BJ17 RYF) between March 2023 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2024 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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