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GP55 RJP

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,549 mi
Last recorded74,549 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 RJP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 74,549 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 64,216 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both/slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 62,641 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 56,715 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 48,506 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 38,686 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 38,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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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GP55 RJP is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GP55 RJP, 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 GP55 RJP registered?

GP55 RJP is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 2017.

Is GP55 RJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 RJP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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