2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · SP17 WKD
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 66,456 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SP17 WKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 66,456 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.
SP17 WKD Mileage History
- 10/04/202449,312 mi
- 10/04/202449,312 mi
- 04/09/202455,162 mi+5,850 mi
- 07/08/202566,175 mi+11,013 mi
- 14/08/202566,456 mi+281 mi
Average of roughly 12,755 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP17 WKD 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 (SP17 WKD) between April 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 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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- 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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