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8447 FM

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,142 mi
Last recorded47,142 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 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

Registration8447 FM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 47,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 41,675 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 37,073 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 32,158 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 22 Nov 2021 27,310 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 21,309 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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8447 FM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 8447 FM, 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 8447 FM registered?

8447 FM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2017.

Is 8447 FM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8447 FM 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.

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