2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · L99 GAU
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2017. Recorded mileage 55,408 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L99 GAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 55,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
L99 GAU Mileage History
- 09/10/202123,834 mi
- 01/10/202237,386 mi+13,552 mi
- 21/11/202349,200 mi+11,814 mi
- 30/10/202452,901 mi+3,701 mi
- 14/10/202555,408 mi+2,507 mi
Average of roughly 7,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L99 GAU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW M3 (L99 GAU) between October 2021 and October 2025.
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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- 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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