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EO17 XPU

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,010 mi
Last recorded106,010 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO17 XPU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 106,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 98,196 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,580 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 84,580 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 75,478 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 65,259 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,713 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2019 38,553 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 25,994 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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EO17 XPU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EO17 XPU, 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 EO17 XPU?

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What year was EO17 XPU registered?

EO17 XPU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is EO17 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO17 XPU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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