2017 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · YC17 FSU
2017 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 47,794 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC17 FSU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 47,794 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.
YC17 FSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW M3 (YC17 FSU) between April 2020 and August 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
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.
YC17 FSU Mileage History
- 05/06/202015,931 mi
- 26/05/202119,669 mi+3,738 mi
- 20/05/202225,112 mi+5,443 mi
- 23/02/202329,289 mi+4,177 mi
- 03/08/202332,315 mi+3,026 mi
- 29/07/202436,568 mi+4,253 mi
- 24/07/202541,445 mi+4,877 mi
- 04/08/202647,794 mi+6,349 mi
Average of roughly 5,171 miles per year across 8 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: Excellent
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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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