2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · IBZ 61
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2017. Recorded mileage 95,419 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
IBZ 61 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 95,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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.
IBZ 61 Mileage History
- 03/08/202379,046 mi
- 03/08/202486,885 mi+7,839 mi
- 06/08/202486,940 mi+55 mi
- 07/08/202589,304 mi+2,364 mi
- 22/08/202695,419 mi+6,115 mi
Average of roughly 5,364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
IBZ 61 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 (IBZ 61) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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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