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2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · DC17 CMY

DC17 CMY

2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 53,328 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2017 · Chester
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 21 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
53,328 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21 Nov 2026
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
2979cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a history of clean passes over the last three years. The most recent test in November 2025 at 53,328 miles passed with no defects or advisories, following similar clean-free results in 2023 and 2024. This suggests that the mechanical and structural components have been maintained to high standards recently. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. There is a notable usage gap between June 2020 and December 2021, where the car covered only 11,275 miles. However, the usage increased significantly in 2022, with over 8,000 miles driven in a twelve-month period. The low overall mileage generally indicates less wear on the drivetrain and engine, though the intermittent use can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based components. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and geometry during a physical inspection. The December 2022 test at 35,075 miles flagged both front tyres as being worn to the legal limit with uneven edges, which often indicates alignment issues or worn control arm bushes. While these issues appear to have been addressed, the recurring nature of uneven tyre wear warrants a check for excessive play in the suspension assembly. Additionally, the 2020 advisory regarding perished and cracked tyre sidewalls confirms the vehicle has sat for long periods, necessitating a thorough check of brake fluid, hoses, and rubber seals for age-related cracking.

DC17 CMY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
  • 53,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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DC17 CMY Mileage History

  1. 07/12/202125,034 mi
  2. 02/12/202235,075 mi+10,041 mi
  3. 02/11/202343,131 mi+8,056 mi
  4. 19/10/202448,177 mi+5,046 mi
  5. 22/11/202553,328 mi+5,151 mi

Average of roughly 7,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DC17 CMY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Jul 2026, 14:53
MOT Analysis

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 (DC17 CMY) between December 2021 and November 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). 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.

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