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AF17 UWX

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,407 mi
Last recorded88,407 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 UWX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 88,407 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 75,249 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 64,300 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 52,400 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,172 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 40,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 37,125 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 37,114 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 36,988 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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AF17 UWX is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AF17 UWX, 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 AF17 UWX?

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What year was AF17 UWX registered?

AF17 UWX is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AF17 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 UWX shows 9 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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