2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · RST 19S
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17/11/2017. Recorded mileage 44,903 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
RST 19S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 44,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
RST 19S Mileage History
- 13/11/202337,771 mi
- 13/11/202337,772 mi+1 mi
- 06/11/202442,515 mi+4,743 mi
- 18/09/202544,901 mi+2,386 mi
- 19/09/202544,903 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RST 19S 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 (RST 19S) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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