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FM17 UJE

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,521 mi
Last recorded60,521 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 UJE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2024 60,521 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured on 2 x old repairs (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front DRL not working

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 57,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 56,645 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 56,645 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 55,489 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 54,109 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 51,570 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 36,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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FM17 UJE is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM17 UJE, 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 FM17 UJE registered?

FM17 UJE is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is FM17 UJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 UJE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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