2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · PX17 VTV
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 45,427 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PX17 VTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 45,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PX17 VTV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW M3 (PX17 VTV) between November 2021 and September 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.
PX17 VTV Mileage History
- 25/11/202125,218 mi
- 01/11/202235,262 mi+10,044 mi
- 01/12/202338,651 mi+3,389 mi
- 03/10/202440,260 mi+1,609 mi
- 27/09/202545,427 mi+5,167 mi
Average of roughly 5,265 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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