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HIL 5992

2017 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,258 mi
Last recorded65,258 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 5992
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 65,258 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,754 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 58,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 53,329 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 78,490 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 47,180 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 76,275 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 41,101 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,700 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 36,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 69,612 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 33,388 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,108 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,032 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,675 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 57,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cuts in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cut in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,597 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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HIL 5992 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HIL 5992, 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 HIL 5992 registered?

HIL 5992 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is HIL 5992 safe to buy?

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