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GK17 ZFC

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

374,191 mi
Last recorded374,191 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK17 ZFC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 374,191 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 346,451 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 346,451 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70m Plate is 0.09m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 305,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 270,690 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 238,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 238,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 204,229 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 168,723 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 133,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 29,361 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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GK17 ZFC is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK17 ZFC, 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 GK17 ZFC registered?

GK17 ZFC is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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