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F4 MDN

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,986 mi
Last recorded84,986 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 MDN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 84,986 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 84,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 76,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 76,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 63,318 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 63,318 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 54,037 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,864 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 31,432 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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F4 MDN is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F4 MDN, 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 F4 MDN registered?

F4 MDN is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is F4 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 MDN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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