2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · M30 AAV
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 43,025 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M30 AAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 43,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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.
M30 AAV Mileage History
- 22/09/202229,836 mi
- 05/10/202334,112 mi+4,276 mi
- 08/10/202437,115 mi+3,003 mi
- 07/10/202539,810 mi+2,695 mi
- 24/09/202643,025 mi+3,215 mi
Average of roughly 3,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M30 AAV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW M3 (M30 AAV) between September 2022 and September 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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- 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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