2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · ES11 AHG
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 36,069 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
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- Common Faults
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ES11 AHG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/09/2024
- 36,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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ES11 AHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW M3 (ES11 AHG) between September 2023 and September 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
ES11 AHG Mileage History
- 15/09/202332,730 mi
- 27/09/202436,069 mi+3,339 mi
Average of roughly 3,226 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
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