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G4 OUD

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,984 mi
Last recorded72,984 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 OUD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 72,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NOT REPAIRABLE 255-35-19

Pass 3 Jun 2025 59,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 55,567 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 55,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,000 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 49,000 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 32,478 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,174 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 26,174 miles

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

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

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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G4 OUD is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G4 OUD, 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 G4 OUD registered?

G4 OUD is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is G4 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 OUD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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