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FBZ 585

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,549 mi
Last recorded54,549 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBZ 585
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 54,549 miles

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

Windscreen damage zone 'A'

Pass 19 Nov 2024 49,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Oil Misting (Hydrobush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 41,004 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 33,363 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 26,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 20,636 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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FBZ 585 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FBZ 585, 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 FBZ 585?

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What year was FBZ 585 registered?

FBZ 585 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2017.

Is FBZ 585 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBZ 585 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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