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2017 BMW M3

WBS8M9C55H5G42307

Vehicle record for the 2017 BMW M3 (VIN WBS8M9C55H5G42307). Black, sedan, gasoline. Registered in Kharkiv. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year. Specifications, registration region and recall data.

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At a glance

LocationKharkiv, UKRAINE
ColorBlack
Recall campaigns2

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
BMW
Model
M3
Year
2017
Body style
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Displacement
3 L
Fuel type
Gasoline
Country of origin
Germany

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📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)

🏭 Manufacturing & other

sourceua_mvs
Registration regionkharkiv
Last operation date2025-11-08
Last operation410 - ПЕРЕРЕЄСТРАЦІЯ ПРИ ЗАМІНІ НОМЕРНОГО ЗНАКУ
PurposeZahalnyy
Engine cc2979
Own weight kg1606
Total weight kg2100

Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.

MPG & running costs

U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2017 BMW M3.

Combined19–20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,225
CO₂ tailpipe449 g/mi
FuelPremium
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 BMW M3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,125
Fuel only$21,125
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Safety recall campaigns 2

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion.

Remedy: BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA Campaign #18V713000 · 11/10/2018

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA Campaign #16V653000 · 09/09/2016

Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 11 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW M3, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System 1 report

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Gasoline 1 report

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Power Train 1 report

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Owner complaints 3

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2017 BMW M3.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

My car was leaking fuel. This has been reported in numerous vehicles of the same make and model. There is an active warranty extension for this issue, I have attached the bulletin from BMW. My car is not covered for some reason although earlier years of my exact same car are covered. My car was was manufactured a few months after the latest covered date in t…

NHTSA ODI #11605001

POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2017 BMW M3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle failed to operate as designed, without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…

NHTSA ODI #11440045

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE IS A 2017 BMW M3 WITH 6352 MILES. IN THIS PARTICULAR CASE THE VEHICLE HAD STARTED AND HAD BEEN OPERATING NORMALLY THE DAY PRIOR. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AND WOULD NOT START.IT WAS CLEAR THERE WAS NO POWER GETTING TO THE ELECTRONICS EVEN THOUGH THE BATTERY WAS FULLY CHARGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TRANSPORTED BY FLATBED TRUCK TO THE LOCAL DE…

NHTSA ODI #11301469

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Is the VIN WBS8M9C55H5G42307 valid?

WBS8M9C55H5G42307 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2017 BMW M3.

Are there safety recalls on the 2017 BMW M3?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW M3 model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What fuel economy does the 2017 BMW M3 get?

The 2017 BMW M3 has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Recall data checked 11 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.