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F2 GRW

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,189 mi
Last recorded36,189 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 GRW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 36,189 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 36,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 32,247 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 28,580 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 24,691 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 20 Nov 2021 20,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 14,845 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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F2 GRW is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F2 GRW, 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 F2 GRW registered?

F2 GRW is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2017.

Is F2 GRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 GRW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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