2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · SO17 OGK
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 18/03/2017. Recorded mileage 65,295 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 2979cc
SO17 OGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 65,295 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.
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.
SO17 OGK Mileage History
- 27/09/202355,428 mi
- 27/09/202355,428 mi
- 26/10/202355,436 mi+8 mi
- 23/10/202462,553 mi+7,117 mi
- 08/07/202565,295 mi+2,742 mi
Average of roughly 5,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO17 OGK 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 (SO17 OGK) between September 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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