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M300 SYR

2017 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,944 mi
Last recorded51,944 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 SYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 51,944 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 45,915 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 45,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 101,275 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 33,936 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 92,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 32,341 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 27,085 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 75,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 19,550 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 75,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 16,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,853 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 53,465 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 40,338 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

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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M300 SYR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M300 SYR, 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 M300 SYR?

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What year was M300 SYR registered?

M300 SYR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is M300 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 SYR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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