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HW51 SON

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,451 mi
Last recorded62,451 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 SON
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 62,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2025 57,233 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2025 57,230 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2024 52,376 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 45,997 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 33,766 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 30,834 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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HW51 SON is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HW51 SON, 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 HW51 SON?

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What year was HW51 SON registered?

HW51 SON is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 2017.

Is HW51 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 SON shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW51 SON have outstanding finance?

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