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YE17 YZP

2017 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,029 mi
Last recorded63,029 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 YZP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 63,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both ns+os excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 63,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords +Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both ns+os excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 58,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 54,885 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 54,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,729 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 35,059 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 32,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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YE17 YZP is a 2017 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 32,794 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE17 YZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 9 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YE17 YZP registered?

YE17 YZP is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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