2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · OR17 CHE
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2017. Recorded mileage 53,611 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OR17 CHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 53,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OR17 CHE 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 (OR17 CHE) between October 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OR17 CHE Mileage History
- 21/10/202223,753 mi
- 31/08/202336,962 mi+13,209 mi
- 29/08/202445,255 mi+8,293 mi
- 08/08/202553,611 mi+8,356 mi
- 08/08/202553,611 mi
Average of roughly 10,671 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: Below Average
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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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