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FP17 XWH

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,008 mi
Last recorded66,008 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 XWH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 66,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 60,274 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 60,272 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2025 59,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 53,941 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 47,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 30,730 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 22,496 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 16,386 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 8,606 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 XWH is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWH, 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 FP17 XWH registered?

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

Is FP17 XWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP17 XWH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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