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FP17 XTV

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,800 mi
Last recorded34,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 XTV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 34,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 30,882 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 30,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2024 26,784 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 23,703 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 19,209 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 14,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 7,983 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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FP17 XTV is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FP17 XTV, 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 FP17 XTV?

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What year was FP17 XTV registered?

FP17 XTV is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is FP17 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP17 XTV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP17 XTV have outstanding finance?

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