2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · SA17 EEM
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10/03/2017. Recorded mileage 63,290 miles. MOT valid until 28/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
SA17 EEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 63,290 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: 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.
SA17 EEM Mileage History
- 01/03/202257,597 mi
- 04/04/202361,350 mi+3,753 mi
- 16/04/202461,518 mi+168 mi
- 14/04/202562,065 mi+547 mi
- 30/05/202663,290 mi+1,225 mi
Average of roughly 1,341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SA17 EEM 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 (SA17 EEM) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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