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GM17 ADO

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,882 mi
Last recorded120,882 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 ADO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 120,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 111,152 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 102,974 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 87,500 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 79,047 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 76,220 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 73,990 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 62,723 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 62,655 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2022 53,695 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 45,200 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 39,651 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 38,163 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 24,739 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 10,399 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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GM17 ADO is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 GM17 ADO, 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 GM17 ADO registered?

GM17 ADO is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is GM17 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM17 ADO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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