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FG17 PSO

2017 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,690 mi
Last recorded120,690 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 PSO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 120,690 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 112,499 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 112,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 106,236 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 95,221 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,714 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,243 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 19,432 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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FG17 PSO is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG17 PSO, 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 FG17 PSO?

You can check the full history of FG17 PSO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG17 PSO registered?

FG17 PSO is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is FG17 PSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 PSO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG17 PSO have outstanding finance?

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