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FY67 PBO

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,438 mi
Last recorded100,438 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY67 PBO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 100,438 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Both front shock gators splitting

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm inner pad sensor close to touching (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 100,438 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Front brake reaction bushes split and leaking fluid resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Both front shock gators splitting

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm inner pad sensor close to touching (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 89,008 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,431 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,478 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 47,603 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 41,815 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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FY67 PBO is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY67 PBO, 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 FY67 PBO registered?

FY67 PBO is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 2017.

Is FY67 PBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY67 PBO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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