2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · FK02 SAM
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2017. Recorded mileage 55,493 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
FK02 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 55,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
FK02 SAM Mileage History
- 07/04/202247,488 mi
- 20/03/202347,547 mi+59 mi
- 05/04/202452,900 mi+5,353 mi
- 29/03/202554,668 mi+1,768 mi
- 28/03/202655,493 mi+825 mi
Average of roughly 2,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FK02 SAM 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 (FK02 SAM) between April 2022 and March 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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