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FL17 BTO

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,176 mi
Last recorded47,176 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL17 BTO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 47,176 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 45,876 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 44,166 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 44,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 95Y Runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 40,564 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,359 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 21,276 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 21,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 12,051 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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FL17 BTO is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL17 BTO, 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.

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How do I check the history of FL17 BTO?

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What year was FL17 BTO registered?

FL17 BTO is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FL17 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL17 BTO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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