2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · DOW 553T
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 43,347 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DOW 553T Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 43,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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.
DOW 553T Mileage History
- 09/03/202231,917 mi
- 06/03/202335,489 mi+3,572 mi
- 29/02/202437,470 mi+1,981 mi
- 07/03/202541,417 mi+3,947 mi
- 25/02/202643,347 mi+1,930 mi
Average of roughly 2,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DOW 553T MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW M3 (DOW 553T) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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- Crank Hub Slip / Timing RiskSerious
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 LeaksModerate
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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