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A8 EDR

2017 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,203 mi
Last recorded43,203 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 EDR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 43,203 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 42,820 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 42,127 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 41,356 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 40,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 39,108 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 35,148 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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A8 EDR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A8 EDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 EDR?

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What year was A8 EDR registered?

A8 EDR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is A8 EDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 EDR shows 7 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 A8 EDR have outstanding finance?

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