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B3 TFU

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,152 mi
Last recorded81,152 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 TFU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 81,152 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 51,845 miles

Windscreen tinted, visibility through swept area of windscreen is not seriously affected

Pass 2 Dec 2024 69,035 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 44,555 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 60,076 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 32,754 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 32,753 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,706 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 19,911 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 40,955 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 32,715 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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B3 TFU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B3 TFU, 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 B3 TFU?

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What year was B3 TFU registered?

B3 TFU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2017.

Is B3 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 TFU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 TFU have outstanding finance?

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