2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · M50 SAE
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2017. Recorded mileage 47,395 miles. MOT valid until 07/03/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
M50 SAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 47,395 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: Excellent
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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.
M50 SAE Mileage History
- 22/02/202237,108 mi
- 25/02/202340,483 mi+3,375 mi
- 22/02/202442,801 mi+2,318 mi
- 08/03/202545,426 mi+2,625 mi
- 23/02/202647,395 mi+1,969 mi
Average of roughly 2,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M50 SAE 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 (M50 SAE) between February 2022 and February 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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