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GF17 CRU

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,432 mi
Last recorded142,432 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF17 CRU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 142,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 130,006 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 117,730 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2023 107,404 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2022 93,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 87,244 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 36,951 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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GF17 CRU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF17 CRU, 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 GF17 CRU registered?

GF17 CRU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is GF17 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF17 CRU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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