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HGZ 4870

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,477 mi
Last recorded112,477 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGZ 4870
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,477 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r inner wheel rims out of shape

Fail 8 Oct 2025 112,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f and o/s/r inner wheel rims out of shape

Pass 21 Oct 2024 100,197 miles

o/s/r and o/s/f inner wheel rims out of shape

Fail 18 Oct 2024 100,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r and o/s/f inner wheel rims out of shape

Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,023 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 88,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 79,967 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,335 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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HGZ 4870 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HGZ 4870, 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 HGZ 4870 registered?

HGZ 4870 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2017.

Is HGZ 4870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGZ 4870 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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