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AF17 YRL

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,725 mi
Last recorded44,725 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 YRL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 44,725 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2025 42,543 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2024 37,164 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 30,428 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 26,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 22,766 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 8,245 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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AF17 YRL is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 AF17 YRL, 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

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What year was AF17 YRL registered?

AF17 YRL is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 June 2017.

Is AF17 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 YRL 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.

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