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FA17 OYV

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,745 mi
Last recorded75,745 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 OYV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 75,745 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,402 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 68,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 63,262 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,273 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 40,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 21,954 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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FA17 OYV is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA17 OYV, 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 FA17 OYV registered?

FA17 OYV is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 2017.

Is FA17 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 OYV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA17 OYV have outstanding finance?

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