2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · J77 TGT
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 47,664 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J77 TGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 47,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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J77 TGT 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 (J77 TGT) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 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 (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
J77 TGT Mileage History
- 18/07/202324,434 mi
- 13/07/202437,768 mi+13,334 mi
- 15/07/202437,768 mi
- 28/12/202443,115 mi+5,347 mi
- 11/11/202547,664 mi+4,549 mi
Average of roughly 10,017 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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
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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