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DP55 GRG

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,991 mi
Last recorded76,991 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP55 GRG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 76,991 miles

emissions trigger not met

Pass 21 Sep 2024 65,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener, Charms ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2024 65,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener, Charms ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2023 54,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener, charms attached to the center mirror ()

Fail 2 Oct 2023 54,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 45,430 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 39,475 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 27,480 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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DP55 GRG is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DP55 GRG, 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 DP55 GRG registered?

DP55 GRG is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 August 2017.

Is DP55 GRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP55 GRG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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