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EMR 4H

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,844 mi
Last recorded69,844 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMR 4H
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 69,844 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 69,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 63,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 54,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 51,663 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 48,034 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 41,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,409 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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EMR 4H is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 EMR 4H, 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 EMR 4H?

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What year was EMR 4H registered?

EMR 4H is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is EMR 4H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMR 4H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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