2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · F14 SAC
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/05/2017. Recorded mileage 41,409 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
F14 SAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 41,409 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
F14 SAC Mileage History
- 16/04/202227,112 mi
- 28/04/202333,707 mi+6,595 mi
- 08/04/202437,918 mi+4,211 mi
- 08/04/202437,919 mi+1 mi
- 24/04/202541,409 mi+3,490 mi
Average of roughly 4,729 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F14 SAC MOT History
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 (F14 SAC) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 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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