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G20 VTY

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,611 mi
Last recorded129,611 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 VTY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 129,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 110,291 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in chalk! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 88,629 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 88,216 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 67,199 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 50,319 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,051 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 24,128 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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G20 VTY is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 G20 VTY, 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.

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What year was G20 VTY registered?

G20 VTY is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 October 2017.

Is G20 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 VTY 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.

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