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FP66 UPJ

2017 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,965 mi
Last recorded85,965 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP66 UPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 85,965 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 85,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 69,778 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 55,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 41,460 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 31,489 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 25,226 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 21,059 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 14,837 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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FP66 UPJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Red 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 FP66 UPJ, 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 FP66 UPJ registered?

FP66 UPJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 January 2017.

Is FP66 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP66 UPJ 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.

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