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F8 PMC

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

86,290 mi
Last recorded86,290 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 PMC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 86,290 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2025 167,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 77,879 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 153,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 69,332 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 137,085 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 60,681 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 119,856 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 49,715 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 113,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 39,470 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,236 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 31,792 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 31,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 88,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,338 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,338 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 66,338 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2017 65,569 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 65,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 57,391 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 51,988 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 24,908 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 18,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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F8 PMC is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 F8 PMC, 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 F8 PMC registered?

F8 PMC is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 January 2017.

Is F8 PMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 PMC shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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