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17 RVW

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,956 mi
Last recorded42,956 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

Registration17 RVW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 42,956 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 38,159 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 32,389 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 26,013 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 19,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner , very worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 16,448 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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17 RVW is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 51,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 17 RVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 17 RVW registered?

17 RVW is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 December 2017.

Is 17 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 RVW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 17 RVW have outstanding finance?

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