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HV17 MLX

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,882 mi
Last recorded72,882 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 MLX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 72,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 66,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0/S & N/S ( 225 45 R18 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S ( 255 40 R18 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 60,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 53,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,176 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,585 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,785 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 17,014 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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HV17 MLX is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HV17 MLX, 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

How do I check the history of HV17 MLX?

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What year was HV17 MLX registered?

HV17 MLX is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is HV17 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV17 MLX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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