2017 BMW M3 · 5,433 MOT tests
2017 BMW M3 reliability
2017 BMW M3s fail 9.1% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 18 M3 years (5,433 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M3s: 12.5%)
- 9.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M3s: 12.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 46% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 39,893
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,433
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 BMW M3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.2%
- Suspension2.2%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.6%
- Brakes0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.66%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.03%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.85%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.5%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.44%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.28%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.9%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.12%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.05%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.79%)
Other years
Every BMW M3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 BMW M3 reliable?
2017 BMW M3s fail 9.1% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 18 M3 years (5,433 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 BMW M3 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.66% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.03% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.85% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 BMW M3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 BMW M3 shows 39,893 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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