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EK17 GTU

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,930 mi
Last recorded86,930 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 GTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 86,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 76,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 66,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 53,565 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 53,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 46,464 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 36,789 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 29,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted.

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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EK17 GTU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK17 GTU, 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 EK17 GTU registered?

EK17 GTU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is EK17 GTU safe to buy?

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